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The CT Constitutional Convention
About a month before the election, the issue of Question 1 has been hotly debated. Why is this so and what is at stake?
vote yes ct constitutional convention • vote no ct constitutional convention • issues of ct constitutional convention • ballot question 1 ct • process of ct constitutional convention
About a month before the election, the issue of Question 1 has been hotly debated. Why is this so and what is at stake?
vote yes ct constitutional convention • vote no ct constitutional convention • issues of ct constitutional convention • ballot question 1 ct • process of ct constitutional convention
A More Perfect Union Part I
A history of how the United States came into being, by looking through the eyes of her founding fathers. It wasn't easy but anything worth having, usually isn't...
articles of confederation • original thirteen colonies • constitutional convention
A history of how the United States came into being, by looking through the eyes of her founding fathers. It wasn't easy but anything worth having, usually isn't...
articles of confederation • original thirteen colonies • constitutional convention
Can a New Constitution Fix California?
The economic recession hit California particularly hard, and state government is unable to fix the problem. Is a new constitution the only way to save the Golden State?
constitutional convention • california • proposition 13 • repair california • budget
The economic recession hit California particularly hard, and state government is unable to fix the problem. Is a new constitution the only way to save the Golden State?
constitutional convention • california • proposition 13 • repair california • budget
To Form a More Perfect Union
September 17, 2001 marks the 214th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. This amazing document has been the blueprint for our country since 1787. Here is some background, and a few fun activities to help you celebrate Constitution Day with your class.
constitution • united states • amendments • delegates • constitutional convention
September 17, 2001 marks the 214th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. This amazing document has been the blueprint for our country since 1787. Here is some background, and a few fun activities to help you celebrate Constitution Day with your class.
constitution • united states • amendments • delegates • constitutional convention
The Life of George Washington
George Washington is remembered for leading the United States to victory in the American Revolution and as the first President of the United States.
george washington • the french and indian wars • washington and the american revolution • thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton
George Washington is remembered for leading the United States to victory in the American Revolution and as the first President of the United States.
george washington • the french and indian wars • washington and the american revolution • thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton
Call For Consitutional Change In California
A business advocacy group says that California's governing law is broken and needs a convention to fix it. Some argue that a convention may lead to unwanted changes.
california constitution • bay area council • constituional convention • joel fox • sand francisco chronicle
A business advocacy group says that California's governing law is broken and needs a convention to fix it. Some argue that a convention may lead to unwanted changes.
california constitution • bay area council • constituional convention • joel fox • sand francisco chronicle
How Well Do You Know Your Constitution?
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the Supreme Law of our Land.
constitution • quiz • trivia • washington • adams
A Trivia Quiz to Test Your Knowledge of the Supreme Law of our Land.
constitution • quiz • trivia • washington • adams
George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Legislative Assembly
The Legislative Assembly was one of the early ruling bodies during the French Revolution. Lasting less than a year, it collapsed under a constitutional crisis.
national constituent assembly • legislative assembly • maximilien robespierre • feuillants • jacobins
The Legislative Assembly was one of the early ruling bodies during the French Revolution. Lasting less than a year, it collapsed under a constitutional crisis.
national constituent assembly • legislative assembly • maximilien robespierre • feuillants • jacobins
Madison and Hamilton
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton stressed that an additional convention of states must be called to revise the Articles of Confederation.
james madison • 1786 annapolis convention • alexander hamilton • virginia plan • articles of confederation
James Madison and Alexander Hamilton stressed that an additional convention of states must be called to revise the Articles of Confederation.
james madison • 1786 annapolis convention • alexander hamilton • virginia plan • articles of confederation
Ratification of the US Constitution
From March, 1781 to March, 1789 the United States operated under the Articles of Confederation. Amending the Articles required unanimous consent.
us constitution • articles of confederation • constitution article vii • constitutional convention • unanimous consent
From March, 1781 to March, 1789 the United States operated under the Articles of Confederation. Amending the Articles required unanimous consent.
us constitution • articles of confederation • constitution article vii • constitutional convention • unanimous consent
The American Revolution Today - September 2009
Results of the war included the establishment of the traditions used today by the U.S. government.
american revolution • federal government • alexander hamilton • george washington • rufus king
Results of the war included the establishment of the traditions used today by the U.S. government.
american revolution • federal government • alexander hamilton • george washington • rufus king
The Differences Between the House and Senate
The House of Representatives and Senate have different age and citizenship requirements, lengths of term, modes of election, and responsibilities.
difference between house and senate • house and senate elections • founders of us government • design of congress • constitutional convention
The House of Representatives and Senate have different age and citizenship requirements, lengths of term, modes of election, and responsibilities.
difference between house and senate • house and senate elections • founders of us government • design of congress • constitutional convention
The Politics of James Madison
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
The Politics of Thomas Jefferson
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
The Three/Fifths Compromise
Did the U. S. Constitution claim that Africans were only three/fifths human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of individuals.
u s constitution • three/fifths compromise • constitutional convention • articles of confederation • james madison
Did the U. S. Constitution claim that Africans were only three/fifths human? No, the three/fifths compromise decided representation, not the humanity of individuals.
u s constitution • three/fifths compromise • constitutional convention • articles of confederation • james madison
The Framers and the Sovereign
In the summer of 1787, the framers of the Constitution of the United States took the radical step of transferring national sovereignty from a government to the people.
we the people • sovereignty in the constitutional convention • framers of the constitution • sovereignty in british america • representation in the national legislature
In the summer of 1787, the framers of the Constitution of the United States took the radical step of transferring national sovereignty from a government to the people.
we the people • sovereignty in the constitutional convention • framers of the constitution • sovereignty in british america • representation in the national legislature
Amending the United States Constitution
Although the Constitution has been amended numerous times through a lengthy process, many proposed amendments never made it beyond the House of Representatives.
amending the constitution • how to amend the us constitution • constitutional changes through amendments • methods of amending the us constitution • process to amend the constitution
Although the Constitution has been amended numerous times through a lengthy process, many proposed amendments never made it beyond the House of Representatives.
amending the constitution • how to amend the us constitution • constitutional changes through amendments • methods of amending the us constitution • process to amend the constitution
George Washington and the Mount Vernon Compact
A meeting between Maryland and Virginia in 1785 showed that the states could cooperate to mutual benefit of both and led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
mount vernon compact • potomac canal paved way for constitutional convent • potomac river unites states • annapolis convention fails • u.s. constitution groundwork laid
A meeting between Maryland and Virginia in 1785 showed that the states could cooperate to mutual benefit of both and led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
mount vernon compact • potomac canal paved way for constitutional convent • potomac river unites states • annapolis convention fails • u.s. constitution groundwork laid
How Dry We Were: The Repeal of Prohibition
Progressivism reached high tide during the "war to end all wars"; when the tide went out prohibition remained. Most Americans held their nose through the 20s and early 30s until national prohibition was swept away. Here is the story of the only repudiation of a constitutional amendment.
liquor • beer • wine • alcohol • prohibition
Progressivism reached high tide during the "war to end all wars"; when the tide went out prohibition remained. Most Americans held their nose through the 20s and early 30s until national prohibition was swept away. Here is the story of the only repudiation of a constitutional amendment.
liquor • beer • wine • alcohol • prohibition
James Madison and a Second Term
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans.
james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part I
September is US Constitution month at Suite 101 and at the New Hampshire topic. Join me each week of September as I explore the issues and intrigues scattered on the rocky road to ratification!
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
September is US Constitution month at Suite 101 and at the New Hampshire topic. Join me each week of September as I explore the issues and intrigues scattered on the rocky road to ratification!
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part II
What made a New Hampshire Federalist? What were their issues? Join me to find out.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
What made a New Hampshire Federalist? What were their issues? Join me to find out.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part III
Political maneuvering and sensational attacks in the newspapers weren't invented by modern-day politicians. Join me to learn about New Hampshire's rocky road to ratification.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
Political maneuvering and sensational attacks in the newspapers weren't invented by modern-day politicians. Join me to learn about New Hampshire's rocky road to ratification.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part IV
Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
Three/Fifths Ratio Not New
When the framers of the U. S Constitution were drawing up that document, they faced many obstacles that required much debate and ultimate compromise.
three/fifths ratio • u. s. constitution • articles of confederation • three/fifths compromise • james madison
When the framers of the U. S Constitution were drawing up that document, they faced many obstacles that required much debate and ultimate compromise.
three/fifths ratio • u. s. constitution • articles of confederation • three/fifths compromise • james madison
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
2009 Continental Congress
On Nov. 11, 2009, each state sent delegates to the 2009 Continental Congress in St. Charles, IL, to consider violations of the U.S. Constitution.
2009 continental congress • continental congress • constitution • we the people • violations
On Nov. 11, 2009, each state sent delegates to the 2009 Continental Congress in St. Charles, IL, to consider violations of the U.S. Constitution.
2009 continental congress • continental congress • constitution • we the people • violations
Haunted Governor's Mansions and State Buildings
A few haunted governor's mansions and state buildings.
governor • state • capitol • ghost • spirit
A few haunted governor's mansions and state buildings.
governor • state • capitol • ghost • spirit
Hon. George Turner, Pioneer Attorney
George Turner was a prominent Spokane, Washington lawyer and politician from about 1880 to the early 1900s. He served as a Supreme Court Justice and US Senator.
spokane lawyer george turner • washington state judge turner • united states senator turner • spokane pioneer lawyer spokane politician • spokane founding father
George Turner was a prominent Spokane, Washington lawyer and politician from about 1880 to the early 1900s. He served as a Supreme Court Justice and US Senator.
spokane lawyer george turner • washington state judge turner • united states senator turner • spokane pioneer lawyer spokane politician • spokane founding father
Jefferson vs. Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton both contributed to the development of the United States' socio-economic system, but one prevailed in influencing this progression
thomas jefferson vs. alexander hamilton • thomas jefferson's vision • alexander hamilton's vision • constitutional influence • development of the united states
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton both contributed to the development of the United States' socio-economic system, but one prevailed in influencing this progression
thomas jefferson vs. alexander hamilton • thomas jefferson's vision • alexander hamilton's vision • constitutional influence • development of the united states
John Dickinson: The Penman of the Revolution
The home of Colonial statesman John Dickinson is open for public tours.
john dickinson • dover • delaware • john dickinson plantation • literary landmarks
The home of Colonial statesman John Dickinson is open for public tours.
john dickinson • dover • delaware • john dickinson plantation • literary landmarks
The Original Louisiana Lottery Company
During Reconstruction, as in all difficult times, a few "creative" persons came up with a way to make a great deal of money. With millions of dollars came influence which was used for only private gain rather than for any public or philanthropic interests.
louisiana • lottery company • reconstruction • francis nicholls • murphy foster
During Reconstruction, as in all difficult times, a few "creative" persons came up with a way to make a great deal of money. With millions of dollars came influence which was used for only private gain rather than for any public or philanthropic interests.
louisiana • lottery company • reconstruction • francis nicholls • murphy foster
What Is the Electoral College?
Conventional wisdom says the candidate with the most votes is elected President. American politics disagrees. It is indirect elections via the Electoral College.
electoral college votes • electoral college delegates • winner take all states • election day • slate of delegates
Conventional wisdom says the candidate with the most votes is elected President. American politics disagrees. It is indirect elections via the Electoral College.
electoral college votes • electoral college delegates • winner take all states • election day • slate of delegates
Amending the United States Constitution
The US Constitution was designed to serve generations of Americans. An important feature is the built in amendment process. It was made difficult, but not impossible.
constitutional amendment • article v • amendment process • proposing amendments • ratification of amendments
The US Constitution was designed to serve generations of Americans. An important feature is the built in amendment process. It was made difficult, but not impossible.
constitutional amendment • article v • amendment process • proposing amendments • ratification of amendments
One Nation Under God
The pledge of allegiance contains the words under God. A recent court case sought to exclude those words from the pledge. The importance of those words is debated.
pledge of allegiance • under god • constitution • united states • nation
The pledge of allegiance contains the words under God. A recent court case sought to exclude those words from the pledge. The importance of those words is debated.
pledge of allegiance • under god • constitution • united states • nation
LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART I
Presidents have lives after they leave the White House. Many continued to serve their countries in positions of public service. This series of article will examine what the Presidents did after they left the White House. Some of their stories may surprise you.
white house • president • university of virginia • washington • adams
Presidents have lives after they leave the White House. Many continued to serve their countries in positions of public service. This series of article will examine what the Presidents did after they left the White House. Some of their stories may surprise you.
white house • president • university of virginia • washington • adams
Howard Zinn and The Constitution
Howard Zinn, in A People's History of The United States, offers a penetrating critique of the universal ideas characteristically attributed to the Founding Fathers
the constitution of the united states of america • founding fathers • the constitutional convention • howard zinn • a people's history of the united states
Howard Zinn, in A People's History of The United States, offers a penetrating critique of the universal ideas characteristically attributed to the Founding Fathers
the constitution of the united states of america • founding fathers • the constitutional convention • howard zinn • a people's history of the united states
SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART I)
In this first contribution to this site by a guest author, William Reynolds (known to fans of this site as "Ossining") presents the transcript of a talk he gave recently. Mr. Reynolds is the official village historian of Ossining, New York, and a member of the Democratic Committee. I have taken the libery of adding some pictures and making some technical corrections.
presidents • fat • thin • madison • taft
In this first contribution to this site by a guest author, William Reynolds (known to fans of this site as "Ossining") presents the transcript of a talk he gave recently. Mr. Reynolds is the official village historian of Ossining, New York, and a member of the Democratic Committee. I have taken the libery of adding some pictures and making some technical corrections.
presidents • fat • thin • madison • taft
Patenting Creativity
Inventions are wonderful things. They improve the quality of life for people. By protecting inventor's inventions, governments encourage further creativity.
patent protection • issuing patents • protecting inventors • u.s. patent office • thomas jefferson
Inventions are wonderful things. They improve the quality of life for people. By protecting inventor's inventions, governments encourage further creativity.
patent protection • issuing patents • protecting inventors • u.s. patent office • thomas jefferson
Philippine Congressmen Seek Charter Change
On June 2, the Philippine House of Representatives passed a resolution seeking to convene Congress into a constituent assembly to amend the Philippine Constitution.
charter change • con-ass • term extension • hr 1109 • president gloria macapagal-arroyo
On June 2, the Philippine House of Representatives passed a resolution seeking to convene Congress into a constituent assembly to amend the Philippine Constitution.
charter change • con-ass • term extension • hr 1109 • president gloria macapagal-arroyo
The National Constitution Center
With impressive multimedia and changing exhibits, the Constitution comes alive!
national constitution center • philadelphia tourism • visit philadelphia • national constitution center philadelphia • philly tourism
With impressive multimedia and changing exhibits, the Constitution comes alive!
national constitution center • philadelphia tourism • visit philadelphia • national constitution center philadelphia • philly tourism
The Real Threat To Terrorism, Part I
How should nations prevent terrorism and the sources of terrorism as a form of expression.
terrorism • kenya • tanzania • israel • bombing
How should nations prevent terrorism and the sources of terrorism as a form of expression.
terrorism • kenya • tanzania • israel • bombing
4th of July Activities for Children
American Independence day is more than barbecues, beer, and fireworks. It is an important day for all Americans and a great chance to teach kids about American customs.
4th of july activities for children • 4th of july activities • 4th of july kids crafts • 4th of july activities for older kids • 4th of july activities for toddlers
American Independence day is more than barbecues, beer, and fireworks. It is an important day for all Americans and a great chance to teach kids about American customs.
4th of july activities for children • 4th of july activities • 4th of july kids crafts • 4th of july activities for older kids • 4th of july activities for toddlers
A Texas Salt Lake
Stretching across 530 acres like a huge snowy field, the Texas salt lake lies about 4 miles east of US 28l in Hidalgo County near McAllen.
salt • texas salt lakes • salt domes • la sal del rey • el sal del rey
Stretching across 530 acres like a huge snowy field, the Texas salt lake lies about 4 miles east of US 28l in Hidalgo County near McAllen.
salt • texas salt lakes • salt domes • la sal del rey • el sal del rey
Antebellum Political Characters from Virginia: Robertson
First of two articles about Louisiana's antebellum governors from Virginia, Thomas Bolling Robertson and Henry S. Johnson. Because the local population lacked the knowledge necessary for leadership in state government in these early years as a state, two men from Virginia, a state long in American history and leadership, filled a void.
louisiana • history • virginia • thomas bolling robertson • henry johnson
First of two articles about Louisiana's antebellum governors from Virginia, Thomas Bolling Robertson and Henry S. Johnson. Because the local population lacked the knowledge necessary for leadership in state government in these early years as a state, two men from Virginia, a state long in American history and leadership, filled a void.
louisiana • history • virginia • thomas bolling robertson • henry johnson
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
BISHOP HENRY MCNEAL TURNER
Profile of Bishop Henry Tuner, political and social activist. He was a Bishop in the AME church, publisher of the Christian Recorder and Chaplain of African American troops during the Civil War.
african american men civil war chaplains
Profile of Bishop Henry Tuner, political and social activist. He was a Bishop in the AME church, publisher of the Christian Recorder and Chaplain of African American troops during the Civil War.
african american men civil war chaplains
Book Review: Creating the Future
A Review of <i>The Founding Fathers on Leadership</i> by Donald T. Phillips
leadership • founders • phillips • revolution • independence
A Review of <i>The Founding Fathers on Leadership</i> by Donald T. Phillips
leadership • founders • phillips • revolution • independence
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