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Does the Virginia state constitution require that the question of calling a constitutional convention be submitted to the voters at regular intervals?
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No. It once did, from 1870-1902, but not at the present time. No. It once did, from 1870-1902, but not at the present time.
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How many states participated in the Constitutional convention and who did not?
12 of the 13 states sent delegations to what became the Constitutional Convention. Rhode island did not send anyone, likely because of misgivings about the representation to be given to smaller states. Rhode Island only ratified the Constitution in 1790 after the Bill of Rights had already been passed and submitted.
In what year was the ratification to the constitution?
Contrary to the process for "alteration" spelled out in Article 13 of the Articles of Confederation, Congress submitted the proposal to the states and set the terms for representation. On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was completed in Philadelphia at the Federal Convention, followed by a speech given by Benjamin Franklin who urged unanimity, although they decided they only needed nine states to ratify the constitution for it to go into effect. The Convention submitted the Constitution to the Congress of the Confederation, where it received approval according to Article 13 of the Articles of Confederation, but the resolution of the Congress submitting the Constitution to the states for ratification and agreeing with its provision for implementation upon ratification by nine states is contrary to Article 13, though eventually all thirteen states did ratify the Constitution, albeit after it took effect. After fierce fights over ratification in many of the states, New Hampshire became that ninth state on June 21, 1788. Once the Congress of the Confederation received word of New Hampshire's ratification, it set a timetable for the start of operations under the Constitution, and on March 4, 1789, the government under the Constitution began operations.
Outline the steps congress has usually taken in admitting new states to the union?
if when congress chooses, it passes an enabling act, a convention prepares the constitution, which is then put to a popular vote in the proposed state, then it is submitted to congress for its consideration. if the congress still agrees then it passes and act of admission, then if the president signs it, the new state enters the union
How did Delaware get its state nickname the first state?
Delaware is known by this nickname due to the fact that on December 7, 1787, it became the first of the 13 original states to ratify the US Constitution. "The First State" became the official State nickname on May 23, 2002.
Does john Adams was who work in the declaration of independence?
No, Thomas Jefferson Is the Primary AuthorHowever, five men from the Constitutional Convention were delegated as a committee to write it. In addition to Thomas Jefferson were the following: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and Roger Sherman. Once Jefferson had finished the document, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin made some small changes. It was thereafter submitted to the Congress for review; and Congress as a whole made many changes, adding some words, deleting some and just changing others.
Why is 1787 important and why should you remember it?
The US Constitutional Convention drafted the Constitution in 1787 and submitted it to the States for ratification.
Does Florida require that the question of calling a constitutional convention be submitted to the voters at regular intervals?
the answer i found was no... totaly disregard this if youre not from pca but if so lol.....
Why did they write the U.S constitution?
The Articles of Confederation were proving unsatisfactory as a basis for a national government. A constitutional Convention was called to propose amendments to improve the Articles of Confederation. However, the Delegates to the Convention concluded that the Articles could not be salvaged and an entirely new document was needed. Therefore they wrote what is not the US Constitution, submitted it to Congress for approval. Congress approved it and submitted it to the states for ratification.
How many states participated in the Constitutional convention and who did not?
12 of the 13 states sent delegations to what became the Constitutional Convention. Rhode island did not send anyone, likely because of misgivings about the representation to be given to smaller states. Rhode Island only ratified the Constitution in 1790 after the Bill of Rights had already been passed and submitted.
Can the Missouri Constitution be changed?
The Illinois Constitution can be amended either by Constitutional Convention (if 3/5 of the members in each House of the General Assembly agree to it, which voters can approve or disapprove) or by the General Assembly (if 3/5 of each house of the General Assembly approve the amendment, which is then submitted to the voters at the next general election).
When is it possible for a Constitutional Convention to be held?
The question is inaccurate in the first place. The Constitution only authorizes an Article V Convention, that is a "convention to propose amendments" to our present Constitution. A "constitutional convention" has the authority to propose a new constitution and is not authorized to do so under our present Constitution. If 2/3rds of the State Legislatures request it, Congress must call for an Article V Convention. At that convention, any and all amendments may be considered and voted upon to be proposed for ratification. It requires a two-thirds vote of the convention to pass any proposed amendment followed by a three-fourths favorable vote by the states to ratify a proposed amendment. According to the Congressional Record, all 50 states have submitted 750 applications for an Article V Convention. Texts of the applications can be read at www.foavc.org which has photographic copies of the congressional record pages showing the applications. Congress, therefore, is obligated to call a convention but thus far has refused to do so.
When can there be a constitutional convention?
The answer is. As soon as it becomes general public knowledge that a sufficient number of applications have been submitted by the states to cause a convention call. Congress has disobeyed the Constitution and refused to call a convention. The over 700 applications from 49 states can be read at www.foavc.org. Once Congress realizes the American public know they have been violating the Constitution and begin asking why can they do this, public pressure will mount. Not so much because of a convention but because everyone will realize that if Congress can refuse to obey one part of the Constitution, they can disobey other parts. To prevent this means forcing them to call the convention even if nothing is done at the convention.
The lecompton constitution was submitted in which state?
Kansas
What are three ways to amend or change the Missouri constitution?
The Missouri General Assembly, by a majority vote of each legislative chamber, may propose amendments; these do not require governor approval, nor can they be vetoed.Initiative Petition: at least 8 percent of the legal voters in 2/3rds of Missouri's congressional districts.Proposing a constitutional convention: can be called by the General Assembly or by a vote of the people when the question is automatically submitted at 20-year intervals.In all three cases: the proposed amendment must be submitted to a vote of the people for ratification and only a simple majority is required for an amendment to become part of the Missouri Constitution
How is the constitutional amended?
Article V of the Constitution provides two methods to propose amendments and two methods for ratification. Constitutional amendment proposals in method one are by joint resolution of the Congress with a 2/3 vote in each house. (This is the only method that has been used.) Method two is by way of petitions to Congress by 2/3 of the states to conduct a convention for proposing amendments, and then holding such a convention. (An Article V convention has never been held). Amendments proposed by either the congressional method or the convention method are then submitted to the states for ratification. There are two possible methods here as well. Ratification can be done by way of the votes of the state legislatures or by specially elected delegates to state ratification conventions. In either case, ratification requires the votes of 3/4 of the states. The convention method was used in the case of the 21st Amendment (repeal of prohibition).
Which amendment was submitted to the states by ratification?
Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution was submitted to the states by ratification.
How can the constituion be changed?
There are 2 ways to change the U.S. Constitution.The first way is for two thrids of both houses of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate) to propose a constitutional amendment. Once this happens, the proposed amendment is submitted to the states. The legislatures of 3/4 of the states must ratify the amendment. At this point, it becomes part of the constitution. The president has no official role in amendment the constitution (he doesn't have to sign the amendment for it to take effect, and can do nothing to defeat a constitutional amendment once it has passed). Of course, unofficially, presidents can use their political clout to influence public opinion one way or another, which can affect the chances of a constitutional amendment passing.The second method starts with the states, and was likely included to give states a check on overreaching federal power. The legislatures of the states apply to congress for a convention to propose amendments to the constitution. If 2/3 of the states make such applications, congress must call the convention. Once such a convention is called, and amendments are proposed, the amendment(s) must be ratified by the legislatures of 3/4 of the states. This method has never actually been used to amend the constitution, but Congress has proposed amendments in response to threats by states to call a convention, likely to retain some control over the amendment process.
