POLS 1336 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Establishment Clause, Supremacy Clause, Connecticut Compromise

• School: University of Houston
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POLS 1336
• Professor: Cole Jeffrey

Document Summary

Wanted strong, central gov. and radical departure from articles of conf. Feared large gov. could trample on individual rights. Take power away from states and more powerful fed gov. Rep in cong. (conflict) o o o o. Cong be bicameral with states assigned reps on basis of pop. Favored by smaller states, cause afraid that interests be overlooked by larger states. Cong be unicameral with each state getting 2 reps regardless of pop. Not mentioned in cong. , but issue present and contentious at cons. convention. Article iv- full faith and credit o o o o o. All states must recognize legit of other state docs. Must agree or 2/3 state leg request convention. 3/4 vote of all state leg (38 states) or 3/4 vote in special conventions. Fed gov to pay off debts from rev. war. No religious test for those holding public office. 7- ratification o o o o o o.