Vocabulary d eliberative body Electoral College e numerated powers n ecessary and proper clause s eparated powers s hared powers What did the delegates think of the balance of power among the branches of government ID: 289622
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What questions did the Framers consider when designing the three branches of our National Government? 2.11
Vocabulary:deliberative bodyElectoral Collegeenumerated powersnecessary and proper clauseseparated powersshared powersSlide2
What did the delegates think of the balance of power among the branches of government?
Founders did not want executive offices to hold too much power (like in Parliament)Did not want weak executives that could not check the powers of the state legislaturesThey created a government of separate powers (checks and balances)Slide3
Legislative power
Congress was to be a deliberative body. Debating issues rather than deciding in hasteBicameral limited reckless law passing (DUI debate under influence)Great Compromise=enumerated powers (specific, most found in Article 1 Sec.8)Congress give the right to make laws that are “necessary and proper” (Art.1 Sec.8 PP18)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF3OGsaqwp8Slide4
Executive Branch
A o C did not provide for Executive branch, but one was needed for foreign affairs, public peace, and treasury managementFramers wanted Executive to be strong enough to be independent and to fulfill duties and to have ‘energy’ to act quickly (military)Executive was considered after Congress design was completedSlide5
Balancing the Executive and Legislative
Key Questions:One or more Chief executives?One avoids conflict easier to watch, more would be less TyrannicalHow long should Executive remain in office?Seven years suggested, but four was agreed uponShould Exec be eligible for reelection?Seven year term no, four year term yes, no term limit was set at firstSlide6
Selecting a president
Big issue, those who select had a lot of powerGeneral electionFor: Fear president selected by congress would lead to corruption and cabal-self serving groups, Against: Did not want a general election, they thought the people in such a large country would not know the best candidate. George Mason “like entrusting a trail of colors to a blind man”Many options were exploredElection by states legislatures, state governors, or a temporary elect groupIf congress has power than terms must be limited so Congress could not manipulate the presidentCongress could neither increase or decrease the salary of the presidentSlide7
Committee on
Postponed Matters; Electoral College -Article II Sec.2,3,4Electoral college assembled once every four years to select presidentEach state controlled how the elector’s from their state were chosenEach state would have the same number of electors as House and Senate members (benefits Great Compromise and 3/5ths)Each Elector voted for two people, one had to be from a different state
Most votes-president, runner up-VP
House of Reps was tie-breaker, one vote per stateSlide8
Judicial Branch
Judicial needed to decide cases involving its lawsCompletes separation of powersJudges are chosen by president and appointed by congressCriminal trials should be trial by juryJudges should be free of political pressuresHold office as long as not involved in treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanorsSlide9
Create a Flow chart
How are powers shared among the three branches?Create a chart that demonstrates these policies