Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-214) and index
Perspectives on the Federal Convention of 1787 -- Debate, deadlock, and issue resolution in the convention -- James Madison and the origins of the Virginia plan -- The nature of government in the new republic -- The representation question : Madison and his opponents -- The role of the executive in Republican government -- Localist periphery and nationalist center : on restraining government -- Small state fears and the states' rights caucus -- The Brearley Committee Report and a new northern majority