The Constitutional Convention began in May 1787 and lasted until September of the same year. Delegates from all states met in Philadelphia to discuss and draft the United States Constitution. James Madison was one of the leading and most important architects of this most important document. A study of his detailed notes from the daily meetings of the statesmen give us great insight as to the painstaking process that took place in order to draft the framework of this new Nation. His notes explain the fears and concerns of the people of that day as they had recently fought and won the war of independence with England. The delegates were determined to never be governed again by a tyrannical government, such as was their history, so they began their journey to draft the Constitution.
On June 12, 1787, one of the main topics of discussion was the length of term a Congressman would serve. Mr. Sharman and Mr. Ellsworth moved that the congressman be re-elected every year. Mr. Rutledge then proposed that it should be every two years. Mr. Jennifer then stated that it should be every three years because the more frequent they are replaced the more indifferent the people will be to whom is in office. He also pointed out that it would be harder to find men who wanted to serve in such a precarious position. Mr. Madison seconded the motion for three years because he feels the three years will be necessary. He fears that less time in office will create instability in the government. .
Mr. Gerry says the people of New England will never give up the idea of annual elections. He states that the people fear it will be like the transition in England from a triennial to a septennial ultimately resulting in usurpation. He considers an annual election as the only defense from a tyranny and he is against the triennial. Mr. Madison then says they should not vote by what they think the people's opinions are because they don't know exactly what the people's opinions are.
In August 1774, Virginia elected Henry a delagate to the First Continental Congress. ... After that, the convention re-elected him and six others to go back to Philidelphia for the Second Continental Congress. After being a member of the Second Continental Congress he became commander in Chief of Virginia's military forces. ... The speech was a denial of a state's right to decide the consitutionality of federal laws. ...
Who is the real minority in Congress? ... Congress Today How much progress have we made? The 2000 elections introduced the 107th Congress. ... Congress remains a largely white male institution. ... While some minorities such as Black Americans and women have had notable records in Congress, Hispanics and even more so Asian Pacific Americans, Gays and Lesbians, and American Indians are still more the exception than the rule on the hill. ...
The representation of lawyers in congress is overwhelming. ... The decisions to limit terms in congress were voted on by congress itself. ... Conflict begins in congress along party lines. ... The president initiates and the congress deliberate. ... Only congress has the identified power to declare war. ...
Artists The relationship between record companies is often stereotyped as antagonistic, with the record companies seen as being the hostile party. ... Sony records. ... The main source of a records royalty come from the sales of the record ( Mechanicals' is the industry term for record sales). ... The record company owns the sound recording copyright. ... Depending on the nature of the contract, the record company then pays a royalty on records sold and an artist can make up to 25%. ...
Since Congress is an individualistic institution, members tend to behave differently. ... Congress responds to cues provided by their colleagues. ... Whatever party a member belongs to explains more about his or her voting record than any other factor. ... The attitudinal view is when members of Congress vote on their own beliefs. ... The ideology of a member of Congress really affects how he or she votes. ...
In 1964, Johnson sent Congress a series of bills to address poverty and civil rights. ... This in turn gives congress an incentive to shape their actions towards support for the issue. ... The president can use his power of persuasion to help influence individual members of congress. ... A large portion of bills initiated by congress failed because of the veto or the threat of one. Additionally, a bill has to pass through both the congress and the senate to become law. ...
The courts decision should be created based on previously set constitutional guidelines, while also incorperating the most beneficial decision for the common people. Regarding the consitutional questioning of vouchers, they remain perfectly legal. However, a problem comes into play when unfair amo...
To represent the South in at the conclusion of the war, Confederate generals and rebel leaders took to the stands in Congress. ... In 1866 the Republicans gained even greater control over congress in the Congressional Elections. This new Congress campaigned for civil rights and racial equality. By 1867 Congress concluded that vote must extend to all freedmen. ... Johnson's 10 percent plan was disregarded by Congress, and instead mad it harder for the Southern States to be readmitted. ...
Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia. ... Continental Congress creates Continental Army June 17. ... Congress offers the Olive Branch Petition in attempt at reconciliation with king. ... This Congress decided to cease importing British goods until its demands were met. ... The Second Continental Congress met in May 1775. ...