Democracy in the U.S. and The Origins of the American Republic

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Democracy in the U.S.andThe Origins of the
American Republic
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Democracywhat is it?

• Definition
• Two types
• Founders distrust of direct democracy
• Republic

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Democratic Theory

• Majoritarian politics view
• Elite politics views
• Marxist
• C. Wright Mills
• Max Weber
• Pluralist view
• Hyperpluralist view

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Fundamentals of the Political System

• Fundamental democratic values
• Fundamental democratic processes.
• Fundamental democratic structures

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Forms of Democracy
Unitary
Confederation
Unitary
States
States
People
People
People
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The Making of a Constitution

• Sources of the Constitution
• Constitutional Convention, 1787
• Background
• Decl. of Indep. ? Rev. War ? Articles of Confed.
  and its weak central govt.
• Annapolis convention, 1786
• Shays Rebellion, 1786

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Constitutional Convention

• Delegates
• Characteristics
• Participants
• Madison
• Washington
• Franklin
• Morris
• Hamilton
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• Charles Beards Economic interpretation of the
  United States (1913)

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Areas of Agreement

• 10 areas of agreement

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Areas of Disagreement

• Representation among states
• Representation and Taxation of slaves
• Election of President
• Individual Rights

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Ratification Process

• Antifederalists
• Supporters
• Views
• Leaders
• Federalists
• Supporters
• Views
• Leaders
• Advantages
• Ratification