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

3. Fear #1: King George III (Monarchy)

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

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

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

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

8. Solution: Majority Rule – But Limited

9. 1. Bill of Rights

10. 3. Three Branches of Govt. & Checks and Balances

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

12. Strong National Government
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
Weak National Government

13. 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