The Constitutional Convention of 1787 marked a pivotal moment in American history, addressing critical issues surrounding the governance of the newly independent United States. This essay explores the challenges faced by the convention, the influence of biblical principles on the Constitution, and contemporary political issues viewed through the lens of scriptural values. By examining these aspects, the essay aims to shed light on how historical and religious contexts shaped American governance and continue to influence political discourse today. The Constitutional Convention of 1787 convened in Philadelphia with the primary objective of addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. There were many major problems, including the following. A Weak Central …show more content…
The last main problem is slavery. The issue of slavery was contentious, with delegates from southern states seeking to protect the institution while those from northern states pushed for its abolition. This led to compromises, such as the Three-Fifths Compromise, which counted slaves as three-fifths of a person for representation and tax purposes (Beeman, 2024). The solutions to these problems are multifaceted. The first solution is The Great Compromise. This compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, resolved the representation issue by creating a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate (Jensen, 2024). Federalism was another idea in which it was explained that the Constitution had established a system of federalism, balancing power between the national and state governments, addressing the problem of a weak central government (Hamilton, 2024). In addition to these solutions there is The Three-Fifths Compromise: To address the issue