AP Week 3

Proposal at the Constitutional Convention made by William Paterson of New Jersey for a central government with a single-house (unicameral) legislature in which each state would be represented equally (1 vote), (small state plan).

Uprising of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.

Supporters of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government.

Candidate or party with the most votes cast in an election, not necessarily more than half.

The set of arrangements, including checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, rule of law, due process, and a bill of rights, that require our leaders to listen, think, bargain, and explain before they act or make laws.

Initial proposal at the Constitutional Convention made by the Virginia delegation for a strong central government with a bicameral legislature based on population. (Large state plan).

Compromise between northern and southern states at the Constitutional Convention that three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.

Opponents of ratification of the Constitution and of a strong central government, generally.

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