James Madison and the Constitution
Christ Arndt talked about the constitutional conventions of the late 1700s, including the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the… read more
Christ Arndt talked about the constitutional conventions of the late 1700s, including the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the role of James Madison in the framing of the Constitution. He also discusses republican theory, the balance of powers, and the debate over paper money. close
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