55 men from 12 states met at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. Most were part of the colonial elite and had public service experience, including service in the Continental Congress or as state governors. They debated key issues around the presidency such as whether to have one or multiple executives, how the executive should be selected, and what powers should be granted to the office as outlined in Article II.

1. POL 375
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5.  55 men from 12 states
 Colonial elite - Had public service background
 Service in Continental Congress
 Fought in Revolutionary War
 Been a state governor or served as state legislator

6. Madison Franklin Sherman Paterson

8. GEORGEWASHINGTON JAMES MADISON

9.  States received one vote
 Did NOT record votes
 Proceedings were secret

11.  Form of Office
 One Executive
 Plural Executive
 Selection Mechanism
 Direct Election
 Election by Congress
 Indirect Election
 Powers Granted
 What doesArticle II tell us?

14.  Demagoguery
 Representation
 Independence of the Executive
 Separation of Powers