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Chapter 2: The Constitution

  • The Problem of Liberty - The Colonial Mind, The Real Revolution, Weaknesses of the Confederation
  • The Constitutional Convention - The Lessons of Experience, The Framers
  • The Challenge - The Virginia Plan, The New Jersey Plan, The Compromise
  • The Constitution and Democracy - Key Principles, Government and Human Nature
  • The Constitution and Liberty - The Antifederalist View, Need for a Bill of Rights, The Constitution and Slavery
  • The Motives of the Framers - Economic Interests at the Convention, Economic Interests and Ratification, The Constitution and Equality
  • Constitutional Reform: Modern Views - Reducing the Separation of Powers, Making the System Less Democratic, Who Is Right?
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