Principles of the Constitution

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Principles of the Constitution Republicanism Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances

Branches of Government in the Constitution Legislative – seen as most important Executive Judicial – least developed

AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION Proposal Stage 2/3 Vote of both House and Senate OR Convention called by Congress at the request of 2/3 of state legislatures Ratification Stage 3/4 of state legislatures OR 3/4 of state ratifying conventions

“Democratizing” Amendments 13th - 1865 - Abolishes slavery 14th - 1868 - African Americans are citizens, equal protection, removes 3/5 compromise 15th - 1870 - Extends vote to African Americans 17th - 1913 - Direct election of Senators 19th - 1920 - Extends suffrage to women 24th - 1964- Abolishes poll taxes 26th - 1971 - Extends suffrage to 18 yr olds

Federalists versus Antifederalists Federalist papers (pen name Publius: Madison, Hamilton and Jay) Antifederalists wrote as Brutus and the Federal Farmer Demographics: Feds were large property owners, merchants from Northeast and Mid-atlantic states Antifeds were small farmers, shopkeepers, laborers

What did Antifederalists believe? Wanted one single legislative body Rotation Keep power close to people (stronger state governments, weaker national gov’t, small electoral districts/more representatives to truly represent views of the people, frequent election) GOT BILL OF RIGHTS

What did Federalists believe? Articles of Confederation insufficient Strengthen national government but feared tyranny of majority especially by unpropertied

Beardian thesis (Charles Beard, wrote book published 1913 called Economic Interpretation of the Constitution): Supporters of Constitution represented a distinct class of people – merchants, shippers, bankers, speculators, holders of government securities.

Opponents represented individuals whose economic interests were tied to the land –farmers, plantation owners, and debtors –would lose economically from the new Constitution so opposed it. People involved in trade, commerce would benefit while individuals such as slaveowners wouldn’t.

Gordon Wood response to economic interpretation Wood is a historian who argued that the Constitution reflects not just economic interests but ideals and values –

Gordon Wood response to economic interpretation Government grounded in consent, contract So Wood takes “ideas” of those who wrote Constitution seriously (ideas like the social contract, individual rights) – felt they had achieved something worthy, created a lasting union based on 1) rep. democracy, 2) checks and balances and separation of powers

Federalism UNITARY CONFEDERATION HYBRID