The Constitutional Convention | Constitution 101

[@healingbrain]

Franklin's comment at 9:32 is still important today: (paraphrasing) The fact I have changed my mind later about things I was once sure of, leads me to doubt my judgments and pay more attention to the judgments of others.

[@Revali69420]

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[@isatousarr7044]

The structure of Congress and the Electoral College were key compromises in the US Constitution aimed at balancing the interests of large and small states. The bicameral Congress was established with the House of Representatives, which allocated seats based on population size, favoring larger states, and the Senate, which gave equal representation to all states with two senators each. This Great Compromise ensured that both populous and less populous states had a voice in the legislative process. The Electoral College was another significant compromise designed to balance power in presidential elections. Each state receives electors equal to its number of Representatives and Senators, preventing larger states from dominating the election outcome. While it aimed to give smaller states more influence, the system has been criticized for potentially skewing election results away from the popular vote, sparking ongoing debates about its fairness and relevance. Slavery was a particularly divisive issue at the Constitutional Convention, with compromises made to secure Southern support. The Three-Fifths Compromise allowed states to count three-fifths of their enslaved population for representation in the House, which increased the political power of Southern states. The Constitution also included a clause allowing the international slave trade to continue for 20 more years before it could be banned. These agreements left the moral and political questions surrounding slavery unresolved, contributing to deepening divisions that would eventually lead to the Civil War.

[@henriomoeje8741]

A clear as a concise explanation of the federal convention of 1787 for the high and low in constitutional matters.

[@LoisMann-g4u]

FREDERICK DOUGLAS read the constitution and came to a conclusion concerning slavery

[@LoisMann-g4u]

The great compromise slaves were considered 3 fiths of a person

[@hannahhoyt5728]

was it just me or did anyone else get said there was no music. bro i got so exited

[@mikegenco9646]

It is the moral responsibility of this channel and every patriotic person including foriegners interested in humanity to provide for the largest viewing audience possible for this material. This should be mandatory once a year in grades 3 to 12 and all years of college. This needs to replace critical race theory.

[@anamariaguadayol2335]

Though I agree that this series should be mandatory for children, I'd suggest Sixth Grade and above. Have you been around an eight-year-old lately? Second, CRT, for your information, is and has always been a college level course for law students. Republicans have made it one of their talking points because they want to stir trouble among the races.

[@gingerluetkemeyer7034]

Thank you for the series. NOTE: Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution states: “Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons.” The U.S. Constitution did not relegate an individual to “three-fifths of a person” status, but rather this number is a fraction of the entire population segment that can be counted towards representation in the formation of congressional districts (and taxation). Such characterization is technically inaccurate and potentially misleading.

[@JulieFalen]

I think it is quite clear, that it is to be counting people NOT free and NOT bound for a specific term of service - which means those enslaved - to be counted as 3/5

[@aak1932]

Nice book shelves.

[@LoisMann-g4u]

Three 5th clause to count slaves

[@ludovicusclericus]

Ironic, how Hamilton's preferred voting vehicle got us exactly what he feared from presidential elections based on the popular vote. Except this time around, the dangerous demagogue's demagoguery yielded him more popular votes than his pro-democracy opponent. Oh well. Let's hope our system of checks and balances helps rein in the dangerous demagogue's most authoritarian schemes--yet again.

[@LoisMann-g4u]

WELL THE QUESTION DO WE THE PEOPLE HAVE A REPUBLIC OR A MONARCHY WITH A FELON NOW IN WHITE HOUSE I QUESS WE'RE STILL TRYING TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION

[@LoisMann-g4u]

Wrong to admit in the constitution the idea of slavery

[@jivory6888]

"I like that pro slavery presidents elected pro slavery justices"

[@LoisMann-g4u]

I'm concerned about saving our democracy republic whatever u want to call it

[@bartekpazdro5518]

Star wars

[@BakingIsFun_Always]

Anakin Skywalker

[@Iam2old2foldem]

Construct

[@LoisMann-g4u]

CONNECTICUT COMPROMISE

[@adambram]

Our constitution is outdated. The polarization we’re experiencing today is a direct result of our inability to amend the constitution to deal with modern issues.

[@DoctorSuezz]

Wow, the first 43 seconds in, its October of 2024, and I see where, we the people, are not taking care of our own. We're funding wars and neglecting fellow Americans who need our help. 😢

[@LoisMann-g4u]

Morris nefarious institution constitution 20 yrs more slavery

[@jivory6888]

greed