Whether federal government or the states would have had more power was a major topic during the Convention. Most delegates agreed that the federal government should be able to override state laws, but some expressed worry that a strong federal government would oppress its citizens.
The delegates reached a compromise by giving the federal government only a few particular duties and giving the states control over all other tasks.
4 things the delegates did not agree on:
- All of the delegates agreed that a republic was the finest type of government and that it was necessary for it to safeguard citizens' rights to liberty and equality. They argued on who was eligible to vote and run for office.
- All of the delegates agreed that a republic was the finest type of government and that it was necessary for it to safeguard citizens' rights to liberty and equality.
- They argued on who was eligible to vote and run for office. They disagreed on whether the federal government or the individual states ought to have more authority.
- The Electoral College, a unique body, would elect the executive. The states would select the members of the Electoral College.
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