Constitutional Convention: Shaping America's Government PDF
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This document discusses the Constitutional Convention, its significance in shaping American government, and the key ideas and debates it encompassed. It explores figures like James Madison and the challenges of creating a balanced system.
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The Constitutional Convention: Shaping America's Government The Birth of the Constitutional Convention Goal: Address In 1787, 55 delegates weaknesses in the...
The Constitutional Convention: Shaping America's Government The Birth of the Constitutional Convention Goal: Address In 1787, 55 delegates weaknesses in the traveled to Articles of Philadelphia Confederation Alexander Hamilton Every state sent recognized need for representatives stronger national except Rhode Island government Delegates called Notable attendees: "Framers" - influential Benjamin Franklin leaders from and George American Revolution Washington Key Players and Absentees Most prepared Framer James Madison: Extensive "Father of the Constitution" research shaped discussions Thomas Notable Jefferson and absences John Adams Patrick Henry Developing a Balanced Government Four months of discussions Avoid extremes of Aim: Create a strong monarchy and balanced system weak confederation Federalism: Shared power between national, state, and local governments Key concepts Dual sovereignty: State governments retain certain powers Fundamental Principles and Debates Agreed upon principles Ongoing debates Republicanism: Citizens elect Power distribution between representatives state and federal governments Majority rule: More than half of Authority balance among votes needed to win three branches of federal government Review and Reflection The Constitutional Framers worked to Convention was a create a stronger, pivotal moment in more balanced U.S. history government Key ideas: Debates shaped the federalism, structure of republicanism, and American majority rule democracy Question for class: How do these principles affect our government today?
