3.1 Forging A New Government Flashcards
New Jersey plan
“Small” based on equal representation regardless of size
Great compromise/Connecticut compromise
proposed bicameral house/senate system
Electoral college
Controlled democracy and calmed fears of mobocracy
3/5 compromise
Said that slaves still needed to be considered part of the population (3/5)
How many states are needed for ratification of the constitution?
9/13
Federalist a
Wanted a strong central government, supported constitution, and were northern merchants
Anti-Federalists
Wanted a relaxed government, supported states rights, and were souther farmers
Bill of rights
Protected individual freedom and state sovereignty; James Madison
Virginia plan
“Big” called for proportional representation based on population
Federalist papers
Essays ratifying conventions to set aside emotions