Creation of the Presidency:
Practical Need for a Chief Executive and Fear of Tyranny
I. Revolutionary Legacy
A. Fear and Loathing of Monarchy
B. Weak Executives in States
C. Articles of Confederation (1781-1789)
E. Annapolis Convention (background)
II. The Convention and the Constitution (timeline; history; creation of office)
A. Delegates
B. Questions Regarding the Executive
1. Length of Term
2. Method of Selection (Electing the President - Early View)
3. Powers
4. Number in Office: plural v. singular
5. Eligibility for Re-election
6. Removal from Office
D. The Federalist Papers (#67 - #77)
III. The Modern Presidency: New Issues and Problems
B. The Line Item Veto
C. Initiation of War
D. Executive Agreements
E. The Swelling of the Presidency
F. The Media Throne/Guillotine
Key Web Sites
A Chronology of U.S. Historical Documents
Office of Management and Budget