Constitution Minute - with Brian O'Kelly

The 3/5th' Compromise ended the stalemate of the legislatures. The Judiciary and executive branches still had to be worked out.

The Convention had to balance the interests of large and small states. The Connecticut Compromise balanced these interests with the creation of the bicameral legislature.

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At the Constitutional Convention, they had to decide if they would have legislatures represent the people or the states.

At the Constitutional Convention, the task of forming an effective central government was tackled. Sponsored by the Republic Keeper Podcast at www.republickeeper.com

The Articles of Confederation were not working and something needed to be done. The date and purpose are set.
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The Congress was paralyzed and impotent under the Articles. For more Constitution Minutes visit www.republickeeper.com

No one was really certain if the Articles had formed a central government or a loose association between independent nations. For more Constitution Minutes visit www.republickeeper.com

The states basically did what they wanted, even negotiating with foreign countries on their own. For more Constitution Minutes visit www.republickeeper.com

The government under the Articles was ineffective and weak. Threats were surrounding the fledgling country. Something had to be done. For more Constitution Minute's visit www.RepublicKeeper.Com

Why didn't the Articles of Confederation last? What were it's weaknesses? To hear more Constitution Minutes, visit www.RepublicKeeper.com