The US Constitution

The video explores the origin and significance of the US Constitution. After the American Revolutionary War, the US faced debt and revolts due to high taxes. The Articles of Confederation were weak, prompting the drafting of a new Constitution. The Virginia Plan proposed a federalist system, but concerns over state representation led to the New Jersey Plan. A compromise established equal Senate representation and population-based House representation. The Constitution was ratified in 1787, including a Bill of Rights. It established government roles, state autonomy, and individual rights, enduring for centuries.

What were the main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Who was responsible for drafting the Virginia Plan?

What compromise was reached regarding representation in Congress?

Why was the Bill of Rights included in the Constitution?

In what ways does the Constitution balance power between the national government and the states?