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"The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States" as recorded by James Madison is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The work captures the discussions and arguments that took place during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, detailing the thoughts of the framers as they grappled with how to establish a new government for the young nation. This primary source serves as
an essential document for understanding the principles behind the U.S. Constitution and the varying perspectives of its authors. The opening of this journal presents the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, focusing initially on discussions surrounding the structure and powers of the Executive branch. Notable figures such as Gouverneur Morris, James Madison, and Elbridge Gerry express contrasting views on key issues such as the eligibility and election of the Executive, concerns about legislative influence, and the necessity of impeachment for maintaining checks and balances. The debates highlight the complexity of crafting a cohesive government framework and showcase the framers' urgent desire to create a system that could balance power while preventing tyranny, reflecting the diverse interests of the states and their representatives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | United States. Constitutional Convention (1787) |
|---|---|
| Author | Madison, James, 1751-1836 |
| Editor | Hunt, Gaillard, 1862-1924 |
| Title | The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | Constitutional law -- United States |
| Subject | Constitutions -- United States |
| Subject | United States. Constitution |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41095 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 670 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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