Federal Government - Unit 1 Chapter 2: American Founding
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The republican tradition
- Lowercase "r" republican
- Key concepts in republicanism include liberty, virtue, corruption , and private property
Republicanism
A philosophy (rejection of monarchy) of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people. The government is based on consent of the governed.
Confederation
An organization that consists of a number of parties or groups united in an alliance or league. States were sovereign, free, and independent.
The Articles of Confederation (1777-1788)
Problems with the Articles of Confederation was a weak central government. This resulted in states controlling interstate commerce, tyranny of the majority, and weak national defense.
What is the Tyranny of the Majority?
The potential of a majority to monopolize power for its gain to the detriment of minority rights and interests.
What are some examples of Tyranny of the Majority?
Printing money, abolishing debt, redistributing property, and Shays's Rebellion (January 1787).
Constitutional Convention (May 1787)
On May 25, 1787, delegates representing every state (except Rhode Island) convened at Philadelphia's Pennsylvania State House to draft the new constitution.
Great Compromise
A compromise proposed (by Connecticut) at the National convention between the large and small states creating the Senate and House of Representatives. Each state would get two representatives in the Senate and a number of representatives in the House based on the states population.
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