PSC 2302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Fugitive Slaves In The United States, Virginia Plan, Lower House
13 Apr 2017
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Concern over power exerted by the states: states were too powerful. Weakness of congress itself under articles of confederation. Even when federal gov makes law, states not following them. States making compacts without the approval of congress. Infighting among states: states are considering themselves as own countries. No minority protections against oppressive majorities: only if the minority can rule, they can only rule through force and fear. Madison wanted to get rid of slavery. Time period between american revolution and adoption of constitution. Shay"s rebellion: stormed courthouses, showed how ununited the country was. Articles of confederation approved at constitutional convention o. Just supposed to reforming and reshaping the articles of confederation, not creating a new one. George washington federalist: constitution endorsed by him. The national plan : since right from the people to the national government. Two chambers: bicameral congress: lower house (3 year terms) directly elected by the people, upper house (7 year terms) elected by the state legislatures.
