It could not impose taxes, and therefore was not fully endowed
with sovereignty. Decline of the Continental Congress. Weakness of the
sentiment of union; anarchical tendencies. The Federal Convention
(1787).
QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT.
Section 2. _The Federal Congress_.
The House of Representatives. The three fifths compromise. The
Connecticut compromise. The Senate. Electoral districts; the
"Gerrymander". The election at large. Time of assembling. Privileges of
members. The Speaker. Impeachment in England; in the United States. The
president's veto power.
QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT.
Section 3. _The Federal Executive_.
The title of "President". The electoral college. The twelfth
amendment. The electoral commission (1877). Provisions against a lapse
of the presidency.
Original purpose of the electoral college not fulfilled
Electors formerly chosen in many states by districts; now always on a
general ticket
"Minority presidents"
Advantages of the electoral system
Nomination of candidates by congressional caucus (1800-24)
Nominating conventions; the "primary"; the district convention; the
national convention
Qualifications for the presidency; the term of office
Powers and duties of the president
The president's message
Executive departments; the cabinet
The secretary of state
Diplomatic and consular service
The secretary of the treasury
The other departments
QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
Section 4.
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