POLS 1336 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Bicameralism, Connecticut Compromise, Boston Massacre
2 Feb 2017
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Fundamental principles for the government and establishes the basic structures and procedures by which the government operates. Branches in order of constitutional outline: the legislative branch, the executive branch, the judicial branch. 1st state constitutions were radical because: transformed individuals from subjects to citizens, the principles, structure, and operating procedures were based on consent of the people. Key points that led to the constitution (in order): boston massacre, boston tea party, 1st continental congress, signing of declaration of independence, ratification of the articles, the constitutional convention in philadelphia. Federalist wrote the federalist papers, to support the constitution! Anti-federalist opposed the ratification of the constitution (feared a strong national government) In the house of representatives, under the constitution, it takes a simple majority vote (50 % plus one vote) to pass a bill. Most common method of proposing an amendment to the constitution is by having 2/3 of both houses approve.
