POL_S 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Democratic Republic, National Power, Limited Government
Document Summary
Economic interests did: even though economic equality was generally about the same, there were regional differences as to what different regions did. South was agricultural with cotton and tobacco. Middle atlantic and northern states relied on manufacturers, fishing and trade (cid:1) The politics of compromise at the constitutional convention. Majority rule versus minority rights: minority rights weren"t based off of racial or ethnic minorities like today but based off of regional and economic minorities. How could the framers be sure that small landowners and poorer people would not impose onerous taxes on the wealthier minority: factions a group motivated by selfish interests against the common good. Legislative power versus executive power: limiting presidential power, selecting the president. Constrained presidents power through checks and balances. Granted the power of veto but could be overridden by. Congress if both chambers agreed with at least 2/3 vote. Constitution only explicitly gives one big power: the right to grant reprieves and pardons.
