To determine which issue was not part of the debate over the scope of the new government, it is important to consider the key points of historical debates about government scope, particularly in the context of the U.S. Constitution and its formation:
- The debate was largely about the division and limitation of governmental powers, with an emphasis on a federal system versus states' rights.
- The relationship and powers of the three branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) were central to the debate.
- The manner of electing the executive and the powers vested in the President (e.g., veto power, term of office) were hotly debated.
- The inclusion of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties against potential government overreach was a critical issue.
- The representation of states versus population in Congress (e.g., Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan, resulting in the Great Compromise) was a major debate issue.
Less relevant or absent from these debates would be issues unrelated to these foundational structural concerns, such as specific economic policies, detailed foreign policy plans, or contemporary political party strategies. Given this context, the debate over the "scope of the new government" traditionally did not include many topics outside these structural and rights-based concerns. If a list of options for the debate topic were provided, identifying which was not part of the debate would involve comparing these typical issues with the options. Please provide the list of options or specify the topics in question to identify which was not part of the debate.
