articles of confederation and constitutional convention ch.2

The articles of confederation

First government after American revolution

Unicameral

All states had 1 vote

Federalist

Believe in strong national government, supported constitution as is

Anti-federalist

Believed in weak national government, wanted to add individual rights to constitution

Virginia plan

Government structure proposal that based state votes on population size

New Jersey plan

Proposal for government structure that gave each state 1 vote

3/5ths compromise

3/5ths of slaves would count towards a states population for representation and taxation

Electoral college

Body of people who represent the states and vote for president

Shay’s rebellion

Response to collection of taxes on framers in debt

Led to first political parties