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Fears and Compromises in Writing the Constitution

This text explores the fears and concerns that influenced the writing of the United States Constitution, including the fear of losing identity, of weak central government, of strong executive power, and of losing individual rights. It also discusses the compromises made, such as the Great Compromise and the inclusion of the Bill of Rights.

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Fears and Compromises in Writing the Constitution

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  1. Smaller states fear loss of identity Being overpowered by large states GREAT COMPROMISE Bicameral legislature Senate 2 votes/state FEAR – of large states

  2. Men of property lacked confidence in the masses ability to govern Only House of Representatives was to be popularly elected FEAR – of the people

  3. Men of property concerned about (Shay’s) Rebellion Trade barriers Lack of uniform currency Essential powers of national government were ENUMERATED and ELASTIC CLAUSE was added FEAR – of weak central government

  4. Experiences with British who have no written constitution caused concern Constitution was written FEAR – of written constitution

  5. Americans feared border and trade disputes and invasions National government was empowered to resolve difference between states and regulate interstate commerce FEAR – of other states

  6. All states were incapable of defending themselves Enforcing treaties Gaining foreign respect National government given monopoly over the military powers of gov’t FEAR – of foreign powers

  7. Experience with George III System of CHECKS AND BALANCES would check power of executive FEAR – of strong executive

  8. No written guarantee of individual rights provoked fears BILL OF RIGHTS was added at insistence of Anti-Federalists. FEAR – of losing individual rights

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