a) Read Chapter 9 through the end of the chapter.
b) How did the presence of George Washington at the Constitutional Convention give the Convention greater legitimacy?
Because he was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington became a highly respected individual following Great Britain’s defeat. As a result of his celebrity, everyone involved in this event agreed to elect him to be chairman, a position which enabled him to serve as a mediator. Having him actively participate in the Constitutional Convention legitimatized this event, for he was an outstandingly prominent figure during the struggle for independence and therefore an American icon.
c) What were some major compromises that were agreed to by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention (“the Framers”)?
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In addition, the people were accustomed to these institutions so to disband them would be unwise since it’s not like he had anything better to establish in their place. Furthermore, I feel he didn’t do so because he felt one regime should build upon the last one, not destroy everything the previous regime put into effect.
d) Why was Marbury vs. Madison a major Supreme Court case?
The Marbury vs. Madison was a major Supreme Court case because this event led to the creation of judicial review, which means the Supreme Court was granted the ability to determine whether laws passed by Congress are in accordance with the Constitution. This case allowed the Supreme Court to establish itself as no longer an insignificant, puppet-like body which harbored no true power whatsoever.
e) How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the nation’s size/territory? How did it show Jefferson compromising his
b) How did the presence of George Washington at the Constitutional Convention give the Convention greater legitimacy?
Because he was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington became a highly respected individual following Great Britain’s defeat. As a result of his celebrity, everyone involved in this event agreed to elect him to be chairman, a position which enabled him to serve as a mediator. Having him actively participate in the Constitutional Convention legitimatized this event, for he was an outstandingly prominent figure during the struggle for independence and therefore an American icon.
c) What were some major compromises that were agreed to by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention (“the Framers”)?
One major compromise that was agreed to by the delegates of the …show more content…
In addition, the people were accustomed to these institutions so to disband them would be unwise since it’s not like he had anything better to establish in their place. Furthermore, I feel he didn’t do so because he felt one regime should build upon the last one, not destroy everything the previous regime put into effect.
d) Why was Marbury vs. Madison a major Supreme Court case?
The Marbury vs. Madison was a major Supreme Court case because this event led to the creation of judicial review, which means the Supreme Court was granted the ability to determine whether laws passed by Congress are in accordance with the Constitution. This case allowed the Supreme Court to establish itself as no longer an insignificant, puppet-like body which harbored no true power whatsoever.
e) How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the nation’s size/territory? How did it show Jefferson compromising his