Archive for the ‘convention’ Category

Why did the constitutional convention designed the Electoral College?

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Why did the constitutional convention designed the Electoral College? Please states why, and also, state why it could not have been because it was to strengthen the executive branch, against the legislative branch. But if you know either/or please feel free to answer ! Thanks! Three reasons: First, to balance the roles of the ...

What is the difference between a format and a convention?

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

I have a set of questions in my IT book for school and it's asking all about Format and Convention but my IT text book actually doesn't have anything to with the question asked. I am using Excel and answering questions about a spread sheet and it asked me this. A ...

How could the Convention create two opposing interest groups?

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

This is one of my questions on a worksheet I got about the Constitutional Convention. There is another question I would like to ask: how should power be distributed between the state and federal governments? The Convention really created two sets of dividing lines. The first was the large states against ...

How do you dress at a music convention?

Friday, January 28th, 2011

I am going to this world wide music convention in just a couple of days. The people who go there are always so fun and creatively dressed. I am not normally one to dress up all crazy or want to stand out on a regular day-to-day basis, but at this convention ...

What was the main issue at each state’s ratification convention?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

During the ratification of the Constitution, what was the main issue at EACH state's ratification convention? I won't simply take any answer; you should have a website linked so I can go read it from there. Thanks. there is no such issue.

What problems under the Articles of confederation led to calling a convention?

Sunday, January 9th, 2011

what are the problems under the articles of confederation led to calling a convention 1) Under the Articles there was only a unicameral legislature so that there was no separation of powers. 2) The central government under the Articles was too weak since the majority of the power rested with the ...

What led up to the calling of a constitutional convention?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

I am currently doing a homework assignment for my government class and its about the differences between the articles of confederation and the U.S. Constitution, and just about that general period in time for the government and one of my questions is "What led up to the calling of a ...

What preparations can I take for going to an anime convention?

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

In April I am going to a 4 day anime convention, other then reserving hotel rooms, ordering and planning costumes, and when the day comes packing food for the first day. Links to anime convention tip sites, as well as tips on how to keep your feet from becoming so ...

How big must a Vegas convention be to make it necessary to avoid Vegas?

Friday, December 31st, 2010

I'm planning a trip to Vegas next year. I read in the dear old Lonely Planet that it's worth avoiding Vegas when there's "a big convention on" - overpriced hotels, no availability for restaurants and shows etc. Question is, how big is "big"? Having never been, does 20,000 extra people in ...

Adnan Barqawi Addresses RPV Convention – Part I

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Adnan Barqawi, outgoing commander of the Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech, addresses the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV) state convention in Richmond on May 30, 2009. Barqawi became an American citizen on April 17 and will teach elementary school in the Mississippi Delta as part of the Teach ...