What Proposal by Alexander Hamilton Found Little Support in the Constitutional

question 8

Multiple Choice

What proposal by Alexander Hamilton found little support in the Constitutional Convention?

• A) a democratically elected Congress, president, and judiciary
• B) life terms for president and senators
• C) a strengthened Congress, but no executive or judiciary
• D) granting states the right to create their own tariffs
• E) the inclusion of a Bill of Rights

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Definitions:

Two-Dimensional Model of Power

A framework for understanding power dynamics that incorporates both direct decision-making and the ability to control the agenda and prevent issues from being debated.

Non-Decisions

involve situations where potential issues or alternatives are prevented from becoming actual agenda items or subjects of decision-making, often reflecting power dynamics.

Bachrach and Baratz

Two political scientists known for their theory on power and decision-making, particularly the concept of nondecision-making as a form of power.