Creation of the Constitution - Learn at Montpelier

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Orientation and Getting Started

The Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution

The Creation of the Constitution

The Road to Philadelphia

Shays’ Rebellion and the Annapolis Convention 3 Topics

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The Articles of Confederation

Rebels in Massachusetts

Madison Prepares for Annapolis

Madison Prepares for Philadelphia 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Madison’s Preparations

“Notes” and “Vices”

The Virginia Plan

Quiz: The Road to Philadelphia

Federalism

Federalism and Nationalism 1 Topic

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Scrapping the Confederation

A Federal Veto and Prohibitions on State Powers 1 Topic

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Madison and the Federal Veto

Enumerated Powers and the Supremacy Clause 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Supremacy and the National Government

Enumerating the Powers of Congress

The Necessary and Proper Clause

Federalism Quiz

Congress

The Great Compromise 3 Topics

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Competing Views of Justice, Nationalism, and Federalism

Political Maneuvering at the Convention

Reaching the Great Compromise

The Houses of Congress 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Electing Members of an Upper and Lower House

The Size and Membership of Congress

The Powers of Each House

Slavery and the Constitution

The Slavery Compromises 3 Topics

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The Context of Slavery

Beyond the Constitution

A State Institution

The Three-Fifths Compromise 3 Topics

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The Problem Posed by Slavery

The 20-Year Compromise and the Fugitive Slave Clause 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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The Slave Trade under the Articles of Confederation

Reaching Resolution

Reaction to the 20-Year Compromise

Slavery and the Constitution

The Presidency

A New Executive 1 Topic

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A New Kind of Executive

The Powers of the President 3 Topics

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Domestic Powers

Foreign Relations Powers

Selecting the President 2 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Selecting the Executive

Making the President Independent

The Presidency Quiz

The Federal Judiciary

Jurisdiction and Juries 3 Topics

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Creating a Federal Judiciary

Judges: Tenure, Salary, and Selection 3 Topics

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The Council of Revision and Judicial Review 1 Topic | 1 Quiz

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The Council of Revision & Judicial Review

The Federal Judiciary Quiz

Some Other Important Details

Features Borrowed from the Articles of Confederation 6 Topics

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Building on the Foundation of the Articles of Confederation

Prohibitions on the States

Full Faith & Credit

Prohibitions on the States

The Powers of Congress

Free Speech, Prior Debts, and the Supremacy Clause

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