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Democracy in the U.S. and The Origins of the American Republic

Democracy in the U.S. and The Origins of the American Republic. Democracy…what is it?. Definition: Two types Founders’ distrust of direct democracy Republic. Democratic Theory. Majoritarian politics view: Elite politics views: Marxist: C. Wright Mills: Max Weber:

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Democracy in the U.S. and The Origins of the American Republic

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  1. Democracy in the U.S.andThe Origins of the American Republic

  2. Democracy…what is it? • Definition: • Two types • Founders’ distrust of direct democracy • Republic

  3. Democratic Theory • Majoritarian politics view: • Elite politics views: • Marxist: • C. Wright Mills: • Max Weber: • Pluralist view • Hyperpluralist view:

  4. Fundamentals of the Political System • Fundamental democratic values • Fundamental democratic processes. • Fundamental democratic structures

  5. Forms of Democracy Unitary Confederation Unitary States States People People People

  6. The Making of a Constitution • Sources of the Constitution • Constitutional Convention, 1787 • Background • Decl. of Indep.  Rev. War  Articles of Confed. and its weak central govt. • Annapolis convention, 1786: • Shay’s Rebellion, 1786

  7. Constitutional Convention • Delegates • Characteristics: • Participants • Madison: • Washington: • Franklin: • Morris: • Hamilton: • Charles Beard’s Economic interpretation of the United States (1913)

  8. Areas of Agreement • 10 areas of agreement…

  9. Areas of Disagreement • Representation among states • Representation and Taxation of slaves • Election of President • Individual Rights

  10. Ratification Process • Antifederalists • Supporters: • Views: • Leaders: • Federalists • Supporters: • Views: • Leaders: • Advantages: • Ratification

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