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

Explore the fears that shaped the US Constitution, from fear of monarchy to weak government and direct democracy, and the solutions implemented to address them. Learn about the importance of a strong national government, the power of the people, and the compromises that shaped the nation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Solution: Majority Rule – But Limited

  8. 1. Bill of Rights

  9. 2. People Vote for Representatives – But Not President, Senators, Judges

  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

  14. B. Slave States, Free States, and the 3/5 Compromise

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