The three fifths compromise
There was only one compromise regarding slavery and it was the three-fifths compromise which stated that slaves would be counted as three-fifths of a person for purposes of assigning House of Representative seats. Another compromise during the Constitutional convention was the Great compromise which created a bicameral legislature and the creation of the electoral college for Presidential elections.
Give absolute power to the elective branch. (ALS)
The Connecticut Compromise was reached at the Constitutional Convention that took place in 1787. It was a compromise regarding the representation each state was entitled to under the US Constitution.
A single executive constrained by a system of checks and balances would best serve the new nation.
A single executive constrained by a system of checks and balances would best serve the new nation.
A single executive constrained by a system of checks and balances would best serve the new nation.
The Connecticut Compromise was reached at the convention regarding slavery
There is a lot of information online regarding the Compromise of 1877. Wikipedia has an entire page dedicated to the Compromise of 1877 and it is reliable.
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention ultimately decided to grant Congress the power to regulate trade, both interstate and with foreign nations. This compromise aimed to balance the need for a strong central government with the states' interests, allowing Congress to impose tariffs and promote economic stability while preventing states from enacting conflicting trade policies. This agreement was reflected in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which outlines Congress's powers regarding commerce.
One major question that did not surface during the debates of the Constitutional Convention regarding the executive branch was whether the U.S. should have a monarchy. The delegates were primarily focused on issues such as the structure of the executive (single vs. plural executive), the method of election, the powers and limits of the executive, and the length of the presidential term. The idea of a monarchy was generally rejected, as the delegates sought to create a system that balanced power and prevented tyranny.
they were concerned about not being able to vote