Chapter 2: The Constitution
I.
II.
The Origins of the Constitution
A.
Constitution-
B.
John Locke’s writings
The Government that Failed: 1776-1787
A.
Articles of Confederation – Pros and Cons
III.
Making a Constitution: The Philadelphia Convention
IV.
The Agenda in Philadelphia
A.
B.
Plans
1.
New Jersey
2.
Virginia Plan
“Bundle of Compromises”
1.
Connecticut Compromise
2.
“Three-Fifths” Compromise
3.
Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
C.
“Madisonian” Model
1.
Separation of Powers
2.
Checks and Balances
a)
V.
Ratifying the Constitution
A.
VI.
VII.
Marbury v. Madison, “judicial review”
Federalists vs. Anti- Federalists
Constitutional Change
A.
Formal Amendment
B.
Informal Amendment
Understanding the Constitution