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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: American Revolution 2: The Constitution

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Debates Over Executive Power

This chapter examines the contentious discussions surrounding the creation of a stronger national government and the executive branch during the Constitutional Convention. It highlights the framers' disagreements on the extent of power allocated to the executive versus the legislature, alongside proposals for either a singular leader or a committee structure. Through the lens of historical concerns about British governance, the chapter sheds light on the philosophical implications of various proposals and the eventual compromises reached in forming the presidency.

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