sep 17, 1787 - Great Compromise
Description:
The Congress, National legislature:Divided into two houses:
- The Senante (upper house): composed of 2 senators from each state (chosen by state legislatures)
- House of Representatives (lower house): to be elected directly by popular vote (proportionality)
Was given the powers to tax, regulate interstate and foreign commerce, to control the army and navy, and to oversee foreign relations.
Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 17, 1787
Now
~ 238 years ago