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Motives and Reforms

Motives and Reforms . Motives of the Framers. Mixture of motives- not pure nobleness or greed Economic Interests: -at the convention: based on states they represented -did not vote for personal economic interests (except slavery) -at ratification: personal interests effected their vote.

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Motives and Reforms

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  1. Motives and Reforms

  2. Motives of the Framers • Mixture of motives- not pure nobleness or greed • Economic Interests: -at the convention: based on states they represented -did not vote for personal economic interests (except slavery) -at ratification: personal interests effected their vote

  3. Constitutional Reform • Two main critiques are that the federal government is too weak and too strong • Reducing Separation of Powers: (govt. too weak) -govt. does too little and separation of powers prevents effective leadership -Increase presidential power for better, more streamlined policies and hold president accountable -separation of powers puts undue limitations on legislators • Critics’ proposals would make us similar to British parliamentary system -Many problems, though

  4. Constitutional Reform • Making the System Less Democratic: (govt. too strong) -Govt. does too much -Democracy can produce bad results if govt. caters to special interests • Critics suggest: -Amendment limiting taxes, requiring a balanced budget, or both -Give President line-item veto -Reduce power of federal courts *Again, many problems

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