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Day 3 – The Design of Congress
June 28, 2013
In the News Senate passes historic immigration bill.
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3036789/#52338497
Readings
Article I of the U.S. Constitution Federalist No. 51 DOL Chapter 2 (pp.15-28)
Early National Government in America Rise of state governments and assemblies as
early as 1619. Why did Britain grant the colonies so much
discretion in local government? This relationship became more contentious in
the 1760s. In 1765, delegates from 9 colonies meet in New
York City in reaction to the Stamp Act. Concerns over high taxes levied by the British
without the same rights and representation. Declaration of Rights and Grievances, mainly
written by John Dickinson.
Early National Government in America (2) The late-1760s – mid-1770s characterized as period of
increasing tensions between America and Britain. Intolerable Acts
1774 – First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia. Delegates from 12 colonies make debate and create
resolutions. 56 delegates, each state gets 1 vote
1775 – Second Continental Congress convenes Petition for “happy and permanent reconciliation”
George III’s response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JTxVHQAp8w
Reconvene and debate and eventually sign the Declaration of Independence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a36F6vwB-t0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrvpZxMfKaU
Constitutional Convention Clip from John Adams
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWaCsvpikQ
The Federalist Papers (1787-1788) Written and published in three New York
newspapers: the Independent Journal, the New-York Packet, and the Daily Advertiser. Authors: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and
John Jay under the pseudonym “Publius”. A response to Anti-Federalists An argument to the states deciding on ratification of the
Constitution
Federalist #51 – James Madison
The Call for a Strong Legislature “Although the three branches supposedly are
coequal, the legislature is empowered to define the structure and duties of the other two.” Examples of Congress’ authority over the
Executive Branch? Judicial Branch? Congress’s powers greatly enlarged by the
Civil War amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments)
Announcements In Class Response Essay #1 on Monday Look over the Legislative Portfolio assignment.
Decide if you want to work alone or with
somebody. Decide which states you would be interested in. I will pass around a sign-up sheet both for
preferred state and meeting times next week.
In Class Response Essay In roughly one handwritten page, answer the following
question. You can use your notes to answer the question. Both the text (DOL pp.28-40) and Polsby (1968) discuss the
increasing “institutionalization” of Congress. Many argue that institutionalization is bad for the country and is the reason why Congress is ineffective. This has led to a number citizens and groups to advocate imposing term-limits on members of Congress (e.g. establishing a maximum number of terms they can serve). Would you support a constitutional amendment that imposed term-limits on members of the House of Representatives? Why yes or no? Use the course material to support your argument.
Source: http://www.ncsl.org/legislatures-elections/legislatures/full-and-part-time-legislatures.aspx