jul 4, 1787 - Constitutional Convention

Description:

already had gvmt, wanted new
55 delegates from 12 states
debated in secret
led by Madison
GOALS
- Stronger, stable federal gvmt
- respect individual and state sovereignty

COMPETING PLANS
Virginia Plan
- NEW gvmt
- PROPORTIONAL representation
- WEAK EXECUTIVE, elected by congress
- supported by HIGH POP STATES

New Jersey Plan
- AMEND Articles of Confederation
- EQUAL representation
- power: LEGISLATURE > Executive > Judicial
- supported by LOW POP STATES

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