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The constitutional convention was held in May of 1787. The purpose of this convention was to create the Constitution of America. The constitution is a written plan of government. After 2 years it was adopted in 1789. At the constitutional convention two plans where proposed. The Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan. The Virginia plan was a proposal by Virginia. It was a proposal that congress be given greater power over the states. That larger state would have more representatives in congress than smaller states. This is why each state has a different number of representatives. The New Jersey Plan was different. It was a proposal that each state should have the same number of representatives in congress. That meant that big and small states would have the same number of representatives. This is why we have two senators for each state. There are three branches of government. There is the legislative branch which makes laws and establishes taxes. The judicial branch which interprets or decides what laws mean and decides if laws follow the constitution. Also there is the executive branch which makes sure laws are carried out and commands the armed forces. Two parts of the constitution are the Preamble and the Bill of Rights. The Preamble is the introductions to the constitution. It begins �We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity do ordain and establish this constitution for the Unites States of America�. The Bills Of Rights which are the first 10 amendments to the constitution was ratified in 1791. Amendment 1 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment 2 A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment 3 No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment 4 The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment 5 No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment 6 In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment 7 In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment 8 Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment 9 The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment 10 The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

I just got word that President Jefferson asked the congress to fund an expedition to go west. It is really exciting to think what the west will be like. I keep thinking of all new and strange things I might see. Yes I Meriwether Lewis plan on taking this Journey. I hope to see everything that Daniel Boone and other pioneers before me saw. I wonder if we will be taking the Wilderness Road or will we go another way? Will we stop and stay the night near the frontier?