Constitution Minute - with Brian O'Kelly

How did the continental congress go about assembling the draft constitution composed of all of the resolutions that had been passed so far?

The 3/5th' Compromise ended the stalemate of the legislatures. The Judiciary and executive branches still had to be worked out.

The Convention had to balance the interests of large and small states. The Connecticut Compromise balanced these interests with the creation of the bicameral legislature.Sponsored by the Republic Keeper Podcast at www.republickeeper.com866-988-8311info@republickeeper.com

At the Constitutional Convention, they had to decide if they would have legislatures represent the people or the states.

At the Constitutional Convention, the task of forming an effective central government was tackled. Sponsored by the Republic Keeper Podcast at www.republickeeper.com

The Articles of Confederation were not working and something needed to be done. The date and purpose are set.Sponsored by the Republic Keeper Podcastwww.republickeeper.com866-988-8311info@republickeeper.com

The Congress was paralyzed and impotent under the Articles. For more Constitution Minutes visit www.republickeeper.com

No one was really certain if the Articles had formed a central government or a loose association between independent nations. For more Constitution Minutes visit www.republickeeper.com

The states basically did what they wanted, even negotiating with foreign countries on their own. For more Constitution Minutes visit www.republickeeper.com

The government under the Articles was ineffective and weak. Threats were surrounding the fledgling country. Something had to be done. For more Constitution Minute's visit www.RepublicKeeper.Com

Why didn't the Articles of Confederation last? What were it's weaknesses? To hear more Constitution Minutes, visit www.RepublicKeeper.com

The newly formed government was having some difficulties and was not very effective. Something had to change. For more Constitution Minutes, visit www.republickeeper.com

The new constitution having been ratified, now they had to set up an election and start with the amendment process. Learn when and how. For more Constitution Minutes. Visit www.republickeeper.com

Who was Publius and what were the Federalist Papers? The Constitution Minute is a Free Educational Resource sponsored by the Republic Keeper Podcast. To learn more, visit, www.republickeeper.com 

The founders had to find a way to balance the interests of the North against those in the Slave-owning states. For More Constitution Minutes, visit www.reoublickeeper.com

The Great Compromise was a product of balancing the interests of the slaveholding south with the abolitionist north. Doing everything by population would have given a big advantage to the slaveholders. The result was a house that represented the population and a senate that made each state equal.

The United States Constitution is the Worlds Oldest Governing Document. It has survived World Wars, a Civil War and pandemics. Written in the summer of 1787 it has stood the test of time.