POLS 206 Lecture 3 Outline of Previous Lecture I Three Contemporary Theories of American Democracy II Challenges to Democracy III American Political Culture and Democracy IV How active is the American Government Outline of Current Lecture I 2 1 Origins of the Constitution a Declaring Independence b English Heritage II 2 2 Government that Failed a Articles of Confederation III 2 3 Making a Constitution a Philadelphia Convention Lecture a Declaring Independence i Declaration of Independence 1 Thomas Jefferson 2 Justified revolution 3 Revolutionaries needed foreign assistance b English Heritage Power of Ideas i John Locke 1 Natural Rights a Life liberty property b Purpose of government is to be protected ii Consent of the governed iii Limited government b American Creed i Individualism ii Rule by the People b Winning Independence i New ideas incubated in a unique environment ii Not easy b Conservative Revolution 2 2 Government that Failed 1776 1787 Articles of Confederation o Weak central government o Power held by states taxes were dependent on states o Legislation was one chamber with one vote per state o Could raise and maintain a military Changes in the States Economic Turmoil Aborted Annapolis meeting 2 3 Making a Constitution Philadelphia Convention o Gentlemen in Philadelphia o Philosophy into Action High principles vs self interest Human nature Political conflict resulting from factions Purpose of government Nature of government
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