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During the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787

During the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 delegates discussed a number of possible methods for selecting the heads of the executive branch of the new nation's government Election by Congress election by the governors of the states or direct election by the people Delegates could not agree on the best most democratic but still effective system George Mason had very strong opinions on the Executive power of the new National government Mason argued strongly for an election of the larger branch by the people He felt that they ought to know sympathise with every part of the community 10 May 31 1787 Mr Mason was of the thought that the appointment of the Legislature would make the people feel full representation and not just a vote This however was not his thoughts on how the Executive power should be elected

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