4. Virginia Plan Proposed by big states Lawmaking body: Bicameral (2 Houses) Elected by the people Elected by the 1st house # of Congressmen determined by state population Based on Population
5. New Jersey Plan Supported by smaller states Lawmaking body: Unicameral (1 House) Based on Equality Each state would have the same number of Representatives or votes
6. The Great Compromise This was a combination of both plans… Lawmaking body: Bicameral Congress (2 Houses) House of Representatives Senate # of reps. would depend on populations Each state gets 2 representatives
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9. Separation of Powers ( How the Government will be organized ) Legislative Executive Judicial 3 Branches House of Reps . Senate = Congress Makes Laws Carries out laws Interpret the laws President Court System
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13. Ratification The four remaining states signed by May of 1790! June 21, 1788 New Hampshire, the 9th state signed the constitution putting into effect the new government. There were still states that had not ratified. This threatened the outcome of the new Gov. Go USA!!
14. George Washington was elected the first President of the U.S. John Adams was elected the first Vice President of the U.S.