nedryun | July 28, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The final debates at the Constitutional Convention center on signing questions.
Elbridge Gerry, George Mason and Edmund Randolph all voice displeasure with the document and refuse to sign.
A committee on style is formed to write the Constitution.
A Bill of Rights is proposed and debated, but soundly [...]
nedryun | July 20, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The development of the Judicial Branch in the Constitutional Convention.
Should the Judicial Branch be combined with the Executive Branch?
A description of the Judicial Branch in Article III and Federalist Papers.
The Judiciary Act of 1789 and Congress’ roll in forming the Judicial Branch.
Details on the original [...]
nedryun | July 13, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The debate over the Executive Branch.
Should there be one executive or a council of executives?
Debates over terms, length of service and the executives relationship to the Congress.
A discussion on the Electoral College and its roll in the 1800 and 2000 Presidential Elections.
The eventual formation of [...]
nedryun | July 8, 2009
Ned Ryun continues his series on the Constitutional Convention.
In this Episode:
The Founding Fathers and separation of powers.
The legislative branch intended as the final authority.
The reaction against monarchy and despots as well as rogue legislatures like Rhode Island.
The U.S. House of Representatives: features and debates.
The U.S. Senate: features and debates.
