Constitutional Convention (may 27, 1787 – sep 17, 1787)
Description:
Virginia/NJ plans + Great Compromisefederalism/division of powers
checks and balances/separation of powers
Article 5 amendment process
Article 1 - enumerated powers + “necessary and proper”+Supremacy Clause (Article VI)
Interstate Commerce Clause
Federal judiciary
⅗ Compromise
Issues for Ratification (Federalists v. Anti Federalists)
Bill of Rights
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Date:
may 27, 1787
sep 17, 1787
~ 3 months and 23 days