The Election of the Executive
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Discussions in the Constitutional Convention
The Virginia plan* proposed a separate executive branch for the new form of government, but the delegates needed to decide on how to elect the executive (or executives).
*the Virginia plan
We will trace the debate concerning how to fill this new position. To review the discussion for each day that this item was debated, click the button corresponding to that date.
– The Virginia plan presented
– Direct election only for House of Representatives
– The debate begins
– One Seven-Year Term
– President to be elected by national legislature
