How to Build a Nation in 15 Weeks

Week 14, Part 1: Don’t Elect a Minion or a Monster


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The delegates discuss the limits of ineligibility. Madison has a change of heart regarding general welfare. The delegates introduce the Vice President (finally). Morris methodically defends the electoral college, Rutledge tries to stall, and Gerry makes things needlessly complicated (again). Wilson fears a President that is but a minion of the Senate; Hamilton fears a monster. The Patterson team discusses at least a dozen ways to select the executive.

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How to Build a Nation in 15 WeeksBy Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

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