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Author United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
Author Madison, James, 1751-1836
Editor Hunt, Gaillard, 1862-1924
Title The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 2
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Summary "The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States" as recorded by James Madison is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work captures the discussions and arguments that took place during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, detailing the thoughts of the framers as they grappled with how to establish a new government for the young nation. This primary source serves as an essential document for understanding the principles behind the U.S. Constitution and the varying perspectives of its authors. The opening of this journal presents the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, focusing initially on discussions surrounding the structure and powers of the Executive branch. Notable figures such as Gouverneur Morris, James Madison, and Elbridge Gerry express contrasting views on key issues such as the eligibility and election of the Executive, concerns about legislative influence, and the necessity of impeachment for maintaining checks and balances. The debates highlight the complexity of crafting a cohesive government framework and showcase the framers' urgent desire to create a system that could balance power while preventing tyranny, reflecting the diverse interests of the states and their representatives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject Constitutional law -- United States
Subject Constitutions -- United States
Subject United States. Constitution
Category Text
EBook-No. 41095
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 19, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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