How to Build a Nation in 15 Weeks

Week 15, Part 1: Leave the Door Open for Change


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Gerry worries about weakening the role of the states in the amendment process; Hamilton wants to leave them out altogether. Wilson declares it worse than folly for Congress to have a say in ratification. The Committee of Style offers a new draft. The delegates reconsider the Presidential veto power. Mason does some arithmetic. Congress's powers are questioned. The Patterson team discusses past and current attempts at a new convention.

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

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