Constitutional Convention

One compromise between Northern representatives and Southern representatives at the Constitutional Convention was the Electoral College, setting up a system where the winner would determined by state vote pluralities, not by the national popular vote.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.: Abolish the Electoral College: House Joint Resolution 36 2008

» He was the point person regarding a possible Constitutional Convention, which is apparently the only way we will ever have meaningful tort reform in this state.

Starbulletin Headlines 2009

A Medal of Honor would be a fitting action to recognize him not simply as the commander of the Continental Army, the president of the Constitutional Convention and the first president of the United States—but also as one of the nation's most heroic combat soldiers.

A Medal of Honor for George Washington John White 2012

"Alas, gone are the days of the Constitutional Convention, and it would seem that a roomful of white people can no longer alter the course of history."

BSNYC Friday Fun Culture Summit! BikeSnobNYC 2010

In fact, when the Constitutional Convention discussed whether a simple majority should constitute a quorum or if a supermajority should be required, the Constitutional Convention decided that the minority should not be allowed to obstruct the majority.

Madsion Was Wise: Lessons From Federalist No. 62 | RedState 2010

Alas, gone are the days of the Constitutional Convention, and it would seem that a roomful of white people can no longer alter the course of history.

BSNYC Friday Fun Culture Summit! BikeSnobNYC 2010

Constitution, Washington was named president of the Constitutional Convention, and he willingly served.

Lead Like George Washington 2010

Capital and demands approval for a Constitutional Convention on 4 July 2011 in Philadelpha, PA

Dr. Paul Zeitz: GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: JUSTICE NOW! 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011 Dr. Paul Zeitz 2010

Capital and demands approval for a Constitutional Convention on 4 July 2011 in Philadelpha, PA

Dr. Paul Zeitz: GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: JUSTICE NOW! 31 Days Until Global Marches for Justice on 17 January 2011 Dr. Paul Zeitz 2010

Ever since then, George Washington has been honored as the "Father of Our Country," who unified, moderated and inspired the Constitutional Convention whose work gave birth to what has become the greatest nation in world history.

Mario Cuomo: Lincoln and Obama -- My Comparison 2009