1. Virginia Plan: Large states; proportional representation based on population; three branches of government; Congress could veto state laws.
2. New Jersey Plan: Small states; equal representation for each state; unicameral legislature; Congress could tax and regulate trade.
3. Great Compromise: Connecticut; bicameral legislature; House based on population, Senate with equal representation; both houses needed to pass laws.
4. 3/5 Compromise: Slaves counted as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation; slave trade allowed until 1808; no export taxes.
5. Executive Branch: President; elected by Electoral College; four-year term; can veto bills, command military, make treaties.
6. Judicial Branch: Supreme Court; judges appointed for life; interprets laws; has judicial review.
7. Ratification: Nine states needed to ratify; Federalists supported; Anti-Federalists wanted Bill of Rights.
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