Constitution Minute - with Brian O'Kelly

The newly formed government was having some difficulties and was not very effective. Something had to change. For more Constitution Minutes, visit www.republickeeper.com

The new constitution having been ratified, now they had to set up an election and start with the amendment process. Learn when and how. For more Constitution Minutes. Visit www.republickeeper.com

Who was Publius and what were the Federalist Papers? The Constitution Minute is a Free Educational Resource sponsored by the Republic Keeper Podcast. To learn more, visit, www.republickeeper.com

The founders had to find a way to balance the interests of the North against those in the Slave-owning states. For More Constitution Minutes, visit www.reoublickeeper.com

The Great Compromise was a product of balancing the interests of the slaveholding south with the abolitionist north. Doing everything by population would have given a big advantage to the slaveholders. The result was a house that represented the population and a senate that made each state equal.

The United States Constitution is the Worlds Oldest Governing Document. It has survived World Wars, a Civil War and pandemics. Written in the summer of 1787 it has stood the test of time.