History of the Constitutional Convention – Episode 23

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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 Article II of the Constitution.
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