Ned Ryun Continues His Series, “Days of Revolution.” Listen to Episode 6, “The Albany Plan of Union.” In this episode: How the Albany Plan of Union foreshadowed the future American republic. British and French expansionist policies and their relationship with Native American tribes. Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Hutchinson’s role in forming the plan of union. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
