Three Fears of the Founding Fathers: From the Articles of Confederation to the US Constitution.

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Three Fears of the Founding Fathers: From the Articles of Confederation to the US Constitution

Fear #1: King George III (Monarchy)

Solution: A Republic – Not a Monarchy “We the People” ratify/accept the Constitution Almost anyone can run for office Regular elections

II. Fear 2: Articles of Confederation (A Weak Government)

Solution: A Stronger National Government The power to tax A president and court system Supremacy Clause – National Govt. > States

III. Fear 3: Direct Democracy & The Tyranny of the Majority

Solution: Majority Rule – But Limited

1. Bill of Rights

3. Three Branches of Govt. & Checks and Balances

4. Two Houses: Senate & House of Representatives (Bicameralism)

Strong National Government Direct Democracy Monarchy Weak National Government

IV. Two Constitutional Compromises Big States, Small States, and the Great Compromise Total # of Reps # of Reps Per State Makes Happy House 435 Varies By Population Big States Senate 100 Gets 2 Small States