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How many states had ratified the US Constitution before or on June 21 1788 making it the Supreme Law of the Land?
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Nine of the thirteen States ratified the Constitution by June 21, 1788:
- Delaware................December 17, 1787
- Pennsylvania...........December 11, 1787
- New Jersey.............December 18, 1787
- Georgia..................January 2, 1788
- Connecticut............January 9, 1788
- Massachusetts.........February 6, 1788
- Maryland................April 26, 1788
- South Carolina........May 23, 1788
- New Hampshire.......June 21, 1788
- Virginia..................June 25, 1788
- New York................July 26, 1788
- North Carolina.........November 21, 1789
- Rhode Island...........May 29, 1790
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What year was the U.S. Constitution signed by the framers?
Septemeber 17, 1987 - the proposed U.S. Constitution was signed. June 21, 1788 - Constitution ratified by New Hampshire, thus making for nine of the thirteen states needed for official ratification of the U.S. Constitution. May 29, 1790 - Constitution is ratified by all 13 states of the U.S.
Which state was first?
Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.
Who ratified the Constitution?
Each of the 13 newly-independent States held conventions to determine whether to scrap the Articles of Confederation and replace it with the Constitution. All of them eventually did, making moot the point of whether the constitution was itself unconstitutional, since it was in effect, an amendment of the Articles, which required unanimous consent for that. The constitution said it would take effect once 9 state signed up. Rhode Island was the last hold out of the original 13. By the time it ratified, George Washington had been President for more than a year. Vermont, which had not yet come into existence when the Constitution was drafted, sign on soon thereafter.
What is ammending the constitution?
Ammending the Constitution means making a change in its provisions.
Did state constitutions influence the u.s. constitution?
Well Of course. They were models for making the Constitution
What year was the U.S. Constitution signed by the framers?
Septemeber 17, 1987 - the proposed U.S. Constitution was signed. June 21, 1788 - Constitution ratified by New Hampshire, thus making for nine of the thirteen states needed for official ratification of the U.S. Constitution. May 29, 1790 - Constitution is ratified by all 13 states of the U.S.
What does ratifying the constitution mean?
Ratifying means it was signed into approval, making it officially valid. Federations usually require support of federal government and a certain percentage of the constituent government for amendments to the constitution to take effect.
What are three subtopics on the Constitution?
PreambleAmendmentsBill of RightsPreamble - a preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction.Amendments - an article added to the US Constitution.Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship
Can amendments be removed from the constitution?
A total of 33 amendments have been made to the US constitution since approval of Constitution in March 4, 1789.A total of 27 amendments have been ratified and 6 are still pending ratification. The oldest un-ratified amendment dates back to September 25, 1789 which is still pending. Ratified amendments are permanent changes to constitution.
How do you prevent supreme arrogance?
to prevent supreme arrogance, you need to know the whole situation before making any decision.
Who makes the laws according to the constitution?
there are three organs of govt: legislature, executive and judiciary Legislature is the supreme law making body
Which state was first?
Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.Delaware ratified the US Constitution on December 7, 1787, becoming the first official state under the Constitution. The Confederation Congress sent the document to the states on September 28, 1787.
Why does the supreme court feel less political pressure than congress in making judgments about the constitution?
Appointment is for life. Beyond political restrabution.
What is the role of the congress the president and the supreme court in relation to making laws?
Under the Constitution, it is the power of Congress, and Congress only to make laws. It is then up to the President to sign them into law, or veto them. The Supreme Court takes up matter that need clarification as to whether or not they are allowed and legal under the Constitution.
Do Elected officials still follow the US Constitution?
Regardless of their view on the U.S. Constitution, officials have to follow the Constitution because it is the supreme law of the land. However, there is a strict and loose interpretation of the Constitution, and modern politics is related to the loose interpretation making it seem like they don't follow it.
Who has the powers not written in the Constitution?
congress's power to appoint supreme court justices Powers are not written in the constitution are called "Informal powers" and are used by... for instance the President in making a cabinet. Nothing in the constitution says he can do this yet by using his "informal power" he is allowed to do so.
When was the current Texas Constitution ratified?
Th US Consititution was last signed by Rhode Island on May 29, 1790. Making all thirteen colonies to sign the constitution there for ratifing it. Th US Consititution was last signed by Rhode Island on May 29, 1790. Making all thirteen colonies to sign the constitution there for ratifing it.
