HIST 2111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Benjamin Banneker, Democratic-Republican Party, Implied Powers
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There were a lot of revolutionary ideas. Testing them in england, scotland and the united states. A variety of diverse people formed the government. Freedom of speech and religion, right to assembly. In the news alot lately because of trump and other politicians saying whatever they want and attacking people who are offended by them. It was authorized by the congress in georgia but has not been signed by the governor. The constitution is still being interpreted today. Governor and council choose in nj (6 people) The word president is not in the constitution. His rotundity to call adams when he became president because he was large. Patrick henry: an executive with such a title would emulate the roman despots caesar and nero . Washington got to decide and set the precedent. John hancock thought the states were more important than the president so he expected washington to visit him. Washington won"t have a parade until hancock comes to visit.
