George Mason's objections to the Constitution
{"Image DocumentName": "George Mason\u2019s objections to the Constitution", "Image ImageDescription": "Famous along with Patrick Henry for support of rights of people and states. Senators not elected by people - would they represent them? President\u2019s power to make treaties (with Senate) - treaties = laws Allowed President and Senate to make laws without House of Representatives consent - people won\u2019t have a voice about treaties. Too much power was given to President and the Senate. Not directly elected by people - House of Representatives powerless. Senate - power of impeachment. President - power to grant pardons for acts of treason (protecting people . . .) Judicial branch too powerful - could overrule and destroy state courts. Poor wouldn\u2019t be able to afford federal court. Rich would have advantage and oppress poor. Simple Majority Vote - Commercial and Trade laws. Favored eight northern states. Possible economic ruin for South. Necessary and Proper Clause. Gave Congress unlimited power. Could increase power, eliminate state legislatures, create monopolies, oppress citizens. Constitution did not contain a Bill of Rights . . .", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}