HIST 2401 Lecture Notes - First Party System, Strict Constructionism, Mercantilism
26 Feb 2014
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Had to shoot some birds to draw them (1000s?) All achievements are a complex mix of different elements. Compromise between people that want stronger central gov. Many were suspicious about everyone voting, but didn"t want to just leave it to the senate. State level gov. east state has 2 senators, reps by population, every state gets at least 1. Unintended consequence is that it puts emphasis on grey battleground states (ohio, virginia, Big states in real life may have small electoral rep. Fear of too much power in washington, fear of direct election for election. Can win popular vote and not the election. Goes to house of representatives if break even vote. Jefferson wrote against it and took it back later. 60% of slaves become part of population count. 1808 abolished on fringes, interior it actually picks up. Article 4, section 2: privileges of citizens of each state. Should constitution be accepted is the argument at this time.
