The two major divisions of the constitutional convention are: THE VIRGINIA PLAN proposed by James Madison that divided the government into three branches the legislative, executive, judicial branches. The second division was THE NEW JERSEY PLAN proposed by William Paterson of NEW JERSEY. This plan
One vote, no matter the delegates. If a state was divided, its vote didn't count. If there weren't two or more delegates in attendance, the remaining delegate's state didn't have a vote (the only example of this was New York).
That state representation at the national level be divided into a two house legislation. The upper house being the place where all states, no matter how large or small the population is, have equal representation. Whereas the in the lower house each state would be represented according to the amount of people in there state.
Freedom of speech (apex)
the judicial branch can decide if laws agree with the constitution
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend.
Leaders like Patrick Henry refused to attend
The two major divisions of the constitutional convention are: THE VIRGINIA PLAN proposed by James Madison that divided the government into three branches the legislative, executive, judicial branches. The second division was THE NEW JERSEY PLAN proposed by William Paterson of NEW JERSEY. This plan
One vote, no matter the delegates. If a state was divided, its vote didn't count. If there weren't two or more delegates in attendance, the remaining delegate's state didn't have a vote (the only example of this was New York).
Members of the Whig Party were divided on the subject of slavery. This led to the end of the party in the middle of the 19th century.
The failure of the Articles of Confederation. This along with a need for a cohesive federal government to protect us from attacks by other country. The states were also experiencing problems with trade and money among themselves. On a side note it was Thomas Jefferson that brought up the idea of a Bill of Rights. He felt that the constitution did not do enough to protect peoples individual rights. Which is one of the reasons we fought against the British.