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“The fabric of the American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of
THE CONSENT OF THE PEOPLE.
The stream of national power ought to flow from that pure, original fountain of legitimate authority.”
~Alexander Hamilton~
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Republic: a government rooted in the consent of the governed; power is exercised by elected representatives who are ultimately responsible to the people.
Why not direct democracy?
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Questions to be Considered in a Republic
How will the government represent the people?
What people will be allowed suffrage (the vote)?
Who may be elected to represent the people?
By what means will representatives be elected?
How will the Government Represent the People?
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What do you think?
Slide 10
The Great Compromise
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The Three-Fifths Compromise
How has Representation Changed?
You do the Math!
Equality and Representation
Today
What do you think?
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