Philadelphia Convetion Issue: States

Question 1

What was this issue for states big and small ?

Answer 1

That small states still had their voices heard

Question 2

How did the convention resolve the issue of state input?

Answer 2

Senate comprised of two representatives from each state
- each state sent the same number of senators

House of Representatives
- proportional to population, still left slavery unresolved due to the 3/5s count

Question 3

How did contribution to overall federal budget work ?

Answer 3

Counted his population size ensuring smaller states therefore wouldn’t have to carry the same weight as larger states who in theory would have greater state revenue

Question 4

How did the convention maintain the rights of states ?

Answer 4

Elections for President were not based on national vote but instead an electoral college in each state which would decide on the president

One electoral college vote for each house of reps members plus two votes for each senator

Question 5

Were the compromises a success ?

Answer 5

Eventually lead to a bitter civil war in 1861