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What was not a major question that surfaced while the delegates of the Constitutional Convention debated the shape and powers of a possible executive branch?
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Which was not a major question that surfaced while the delegates of the Constitutional Convention debated the shape and powers of a possible executive branch?
Does the country really need an executive branch
Was not a major question that surfaced while the delegates of the Constitutional Convention debated the shape and powers of a possible executive branch?
Does the country really need an executive branch
What is one of the first things the delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided on?
the decision to keep deliberations as secret as possible.
Why did the delegates of the constitutional convention want a balance of power in the new government?
So that one gov't can't controll another. This might be right so yea...
Why was the purpose of the Philadelphia Convention changed after Congress met?
Congress realized the Articles of Confederation were not working for the people of the United States, so they called for a Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles. They hoped that it would be possible to revise the Articles of Confederation to better unite the country through legal means. However, once the convention began, it became clear that the Articles were beyond repair, so the Constitution was created to replace them.
Which was not a major question that surfaced while the delegates of the Constitutional Convention debated the shape and powers of a possible executive branch?
Does the country really need an executive branch
Was not a major question that surfaced while the delegates of the Constitutional Convention debated the shape and powers of a possible executive branch?
Does the country really need an executive branch
What is one of the first things the delegates to the Constitutional Convention decided on?
the decision to keep deliberations as secret as possible.
What was Benjamin Franklin's opinion about the final Constitution created by the delegates?
According to the National Constitution Center, www.constitutioncenter.org, There is a story, often told, that upon exiting the Constitutional Convention Benjamin Franklin was approached by a group of citizens asking what sort of government the delegates had created. His answer was: "A republic, if you can keep it."
The efforts of Congress had what primary effect on the new nation by 1787?
They held the Constitutional Convention in order to discuss observable problems and possible solution.
Why did the delegates of the constitutional convention want a balance of power in the new government?
So that one gov't can't controll another. This might be right so yea...
Which constitutional principle does judicial review reflect?
Judicial review is the doctrine under which legislative and executive actions are subject to review (and possible invalidation) by the judiciary
Why did the Constitutional Convention meet in secret?
Delegates would be free to change their minds as new information was presented
How is the constitutional amended?
Article V of the Constitution provides two methods to propose amendments and two methods for ratification. Constitutional amendment proposals in method one are by joint resolution of the Congress with a 2/3 vote in each house. (This is the only method that has been used.) Method two is by way of petitions to Congress by 2/3 of the states to conduct a convention for proposing amendments, and then holding such a convention. (An Article V convention has never been held). Amendments proposed by either the congressional method or the convention method are then submitted to the states for ratification. There are two possible methods here as well. Ratification can be done by way of the votes of the state legislatures or by specially elected delegates to state ratification conventions. In either case, ratification requires the votes of 3/4 of the states. The convention method was used in the case of the 21st Amendment (repeal of prohibition).
When is it possible for a constitional convention such as the convention of 1789 to occur?
When a constitution needs revision.
When is it possible for a Constitutional Convention to be held?
The question is inaccurate in the first place. The Constitution only authorizes an Article V Convention, that is a "convention to propose amendments" to our present Constitution. A "constitutional convention" has the authority to propose a new constitution and is not authorized to do so under our present Constitution. If 2/3rds of the State Legislatures request it, Congress must call for an Article V Convention. At that convention, any and all amendments may be considered and voted upon to be proposed for ratification. It requires a two-thirds vote of the convention to pass any proposed amendment followed by a three-fourths favorable vote by the states to ratify a proposed amendment. According to the Congressional Record, all 50 states have submitted 750 applications for an Article V Convention. Texts of the applications can be read at www.foavc.org which has photographic copies of the congressional record pages showing the applications. Congress, therefore, is obligated to call a convention but thus far has refused to do so.
How does appointing works?
The best way I know to explain this is to describe how the process has changed over the years. A long time ago there were no primaries or conventions. Party leaders met in "smoke filled rooms" and chose who the candidates would be. Obviously, this wasn't very fair to the voters. Only a few people controlled the nomination process. No one knew what secret deals were being made.Later, parties started conventions and brought a few hundred delegates together to choose a candidate. This widened the process, and eliminated some of the secrecy, but still pretty much limited it to a handful of white males.Reforms in the 1960s created the primary system as we know it. Now any registered voter can have a say in who the candidates are. Conventions are still held to write a party platform and kick off the campaign. Delegates that attend the convention still officially vote for and decide the nomination. They are supposed to vote for the candidate that the state's voters chose, and since the delegates are loyal members of the party, they almost always cast their vote the way they are supposed to. But if no candidate gathered enough delegates, the convention has to decide. Also, if for some reason no candidate was decided on the first ballot (voting round) then the delegates may start changing their votes on subsequent ballots.So, the convention is more of a formality now, but it is possible that the nomination could be decided at the convention. Candidates in third place may also have delegates at the convention, and if there are enough of them, the candidate might encourage his or her delegates to vote for the second place candidate. The combination of votes might put the second place candidate over the top.Have I confused you more?
