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The Constitutional convention was not actually called the constitutional convention because it was created to modify the Articles of Confederation. However, the articles, although they had some benefits, were very weak and gave most power to the states and not to the central gov't, so the constitution was drafted in secret, so as not to influence any of the framer's views by outside opinions.
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Why has the Constitutional Convention never again convened to propose an amendment to the Constitution?
Because a convention is not needed to make an amendment. That is the beauty of the constitution.
Did Alexander Hamilton propose in the constitutional convention that the president and senators serve life terms?
True.
Who was called Old Grumbletonian at the Constitutional Convention because he opposed everything he did not propose?
Elbridge Gerry
What group was responsible for the creation of the us government?
The Constitutional Convention
How many states are needed call a convention?
If you mean for a constitutional convention to propose amendments(s) to the Constitution, 2/3 of the state legislatures. As there are 50 states, 33 would be needed for the convention to be called.
How many states are needed to call a convention?
Forty-nine states have applied for an Article V Convention (what is often called a "Constitutional Convention"), submitting more 700 applications. Article V does not permit the calling of a "constitutional convention" only a "convention for proposing amendments."
When was the Constitutional Convention held?
The Constitutional Convention began on May 25, 1787 and ended on September 17.The Constitutional Convention is also known as the Federal Convention, the Philadelphia Convention, and the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
What was the meeting in Philadelphia in may of 1787?
The Constitutional Convention, where the modern day Constitution for the United States was written.
Mechanism is used to propose constitutional amendments?
There are two specified mechanisms whereby an amendment to the U.S. Constitution can be proposed. The States can convene a constitutional convention or both houses of Congress can pass an amendment by supermajority and send it to the State legislatures for ratification.
What is used to propose constitutional amendments?
Joint Resolutions are used to propose constitutional amendments.
What plan for the Constitutional Convention was bicameral?
The Constitutional Convention?
What was the relationship between the Annapolis convention the constitutional convention?
the Annapolis convention called for the constitutional convention to be held.
