Government &
Compromise
UNIT 1: LESSON 3 CRAFTING GOVERNMENT THROUGH
COMPROMISE
L.E.Q.:
How was
government
crafted through
compromise?
Drill:
What was the
difference between
a Federalist and an
Anti-Federalist?
The Question of Representation
The Debate Part 1:
Larger states wanted representation based on population
Smaller states wanted equal representation
The Solution Part 1:
The Great Compromise – Divide the legislature into two houses: House of
Representatives and the Senate.
- House of Rep. = # of reps. depends on population
- Senate = equal # of reps. (2 each)
The Question of Representation
The Debate Part 2:
Southern states count slaves in population for representation in the House
Northern states objected to counting slaves
The Solution Part 2:
Three-Fifths Compromise – for every 5 slaves = 3 free persons
Example: population of NC = 100 whites and 20 slaves
total population for representation = 112 (20/5 = 4 x 3 = 12 + 100)
Framework of Government
•Popular Sovereignty – The people, by voting, grant members of congress and a
president the authority to govern
Debate:
How does a central power have the right to rule but also preserve the rights of states?
Solution:
•Federalism = power is divided b/w national and state governments
•Separation of Powers: Legislature = Make laws; Executive = Enforce laws; Judicial =
Interpret Laws
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
FEDERALISTS
ANTI-FEDERALISTS
•Wanted strong central
government
•Wanted important political
powers to remain with states
•Feared a strong central
government might create a king
or tyrant
Ratification
Debate:
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
Solution:
The Bill of Rights
Pop Quiz
1. Why was the central government weak under the Article of Confederation?
2. Several compromises were made before the United States Constitution was
ratified. Identify and describe two of these compromises.
3. What is the difference between a Federalist and an Anti-Federalists?
4. Which house in the Legislative Branch has representatives equal to the states
population?
LEQ:
How does the
Constitution lay the
framework for
individual rights and
representative
government?
Drill:
Which part of the
Constitution
guarantees our
rights?
Bill of Rights Matching Game
1. Go to the CASA website
2. Click on the Faculty Tab and select Mrs. Leonard
3. On my website, click the tab for Helpful Resources
4. Open the link for the Bill of Rights Matching Game and begin