Two Chambers

(Period: The Formation of a National Government)

Synopsis:

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Historical synopsis courtesy of A Hypertext on American History from the colonial period until Modern Times by Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands and the former United States Information Agency (1953-1999).

Key Facts:

• Legislative, executive and judicial powers were to make up the three branches of government.

Key People:

• Roger Sherman - came up with the idea of having a Senate and a Congress, the Senate being based on representation by virtue of statehood and the Congress by virtue of population.
• James Madison - principal drafter of the Constitution