Explain what the author means when he asserts that the debates at the Constitutional Convention were between the "haves" and the "haves" over their regional interests, and not between the "haves" and the "have-nots."
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. The delegates possessed a blend of experience and learning. They were not representative of the population-they were elites.
2. As propertied elite, the framers were looking out for their own interests. They wanted to avoid instability and rebellion.
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