Successes
There are several instances when the Debates and Diplomacy during the Constitutional Convention could be viewed as a SUCCESS.
We discuss 2 here:
We discuss 2 here:
Bicameral Legislature
The importance of Bicameral Legislature in American society today remains a lasting testimony to the importance of the Debates and Diplomacy of the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Today both House of Representatives and House of Senate have become active and energized part of the American political machine. Below are key features of each House.
House of Representatives
- Consists of 435 voting Representatives from all 50 states and US Territories
- California the most populous state has 53 Representatives while US Territories like American Samoa with smaller populations have 1 non-voting member
- Elections for Congressmen and women are held every two years.
Honorable Legislators from American Samoa and Hawaii.
Bill of Rights
The Anti-Federalist insisted on including the Bill of Rights to the US Constitution before they ratified it. This Bill of Rights has come to be one of the most beneficial parts of the US Constitution to assure the rights and freedoms of individuals. The Bill of Rights are 10 sets of laws that limit the power of the United States federal government, protecting the rights of liberty and property including such rights as freedom of speech, a free press, free assembly, and free association, as well as the right to keep and bear arms. In addition, the Bill of Rights gives the people any rights not mentioned in the US Constitution. It reserves all powers not given to the federal government to the people or the states.
Bill of Rights Rap....
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