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How did delegates to the constitutional convention resolve tensions between large and small states?
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∙ 13y ago
By striking a compromise about the representation in Congress--APEX By creating two houses in the legislature--APEX By making representation in the House of Representatives proportionate to population and representation in the Senate equal for each state
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoA great number of compromises had to be struck in order to get the Constitution ratified. Among these was the Electoral Process whereby small states and large states could receive equal representation in a Federal system. Rhode Island (The smallest state in the Union) actually receives the same basic powers as California (The most populous state in the Union) and Alaska (the largest state in the Union)
By allowing equal representation for all of the states or colonies as they were known at the time, it did not matter what size the states were as they would receive equal voting power on a federal level.
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∙ 13y agoThey made them all have 2 Senators so that they would all have the same amount of power.
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At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a major obstacle to drafting a new constitution was the?
Disagreement between the states over representation in congress
The Virginia Plan of the Constitutional Convention proposed a system of representation in the national legislature that was based upon?
equal representation between states
Why did the delegates want to write a new plan instead of making changes to the article of Confederation?
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention believed that the flaws in the Articles of Confederation were two numerous and two deep to be remedied by making superficial changes to the document. The biggest issue in the delegates' opinion was the weakness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation. As a result, in the US Constitution of 1789, the federal government has many more expanded powers.
What was the temperature at the Constitutional Convention?
The exact temperature is not known, but it was taken place between May and September in a cramped room with closed windows, meaning it was very hot.
When was the Annapolis Convention?
The Annapolis convention was held in a proposal to recreating the U.S. Government, as the Articles of Confederation were not working out. Unfortunately.... very few senators from very few states arrived, so, they reschedualed in Philadelphia in what is known to be the CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
What was not a reason that the delegates of the constitutional convention designed a new form government?
to strengthen the partnership between america and england
What was not a reason that the delegates of the constitutional convention designed a new form of government?
to strengthen the partnership between america and england
Was not a reason that the delegates of the constitutional convention designed a new form of government?
to strengthen the partnership between america and england
How did the Philadelphia convention delegates ensure ratification of the constitution?
The delegates of the Constitutional Convention added the Bill of Rights to the Constitution as a compromise between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists to ensure ratification. This limited the power of the federal government and solidified power for the states.
What was relationship between Annapolis convention and the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
What was the relationship between the Annapolis convention the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
How did the delegates to the convention resolve tensions between large and small states?
By making representation in the House of Representatives proportionate to population and representation in the Senate equal for each state
What one of the major debates at the constitutional convention was between delegates who wanted a strong federal government and others who favored?
Leaving more power with the states
What was the relationship between the Annapolis convention and the consititutional convention?
what was the relatonship between the Annapolis convention and the constitutional convention
What was the relationship between the Annapolis convention and the constitutional convention?
They both had to do with making changes to the articles of confederation; resulted in the drafting of the constitution.
What was one of the delegates' first actions at the Constitutional Convention?
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 accomplished a great deal during the first days of the event. First of all, George Washington was unanimously voted in as the first President of the United States. Next they developed a framework for the separation of government powers that resulted in the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
What happened at the constitutional convention convention?
Two things happened: 1. The Articles of the Confederation were abolished 2. The delegates drafted the Constitution we have today
