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This 7 page paper looks at the rights of stats in light of the constitutional convention and in the nineteenth century as well. The question of slavery is addressed in terms of the creation of the Constitution. The Dred Scott decision is also examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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File: RT13_SA014Sts.rtf
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to ensue between John C. Calhoun and President Andrew Jackson is legendary. In Wiecek and Finkelmans (1996) sometimes humorous way of looking at trials, the authors take the reader through
some of the most interesting cases and aspects of law. In terms of states rights for example, the authors note the impact of the Federalist papers and other aspects such
as specific conventions. The impact of Virginias, New Jerseys and Pennsylvanias role is shown by the authors as well. For example, New Jersey and Virginia each had a different plan
in terms of representation in Congress. Thus, the decisions made based upon the proposals would significantly alter the power base of American society. In this discussion Shayss rebellion might be
seen as a challenge to the newly formed government and a student writing on this subject will want to also keep in mind that the final draft of the Constitution
actually strengthened the role of the federal government, deeming states rights less important. In drafting the Constitution, the strength of the federal government was a central point of discussion and
in fact, was a major part of the difficulty in finalizing a living, working document. Federalists supported the Constitution as it is known, while Anti-federalists had a lot to gripe
about. The issue of state power versus central power has been significant throughout American history, but was most significant during the early period when the Constitution was first created. That
is because much of what happened during the drafting of the Constitution would impact law for centuries to come. Thomas Jefferson was among the Anti-federalists. Hamilton, Washington and Madison on
the other hand were strongly associated with the federalist position. The U.S. Constitution is a document that is strong and malleable at the same time. It stands today as
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