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Congress wanted to strengthen and refine the Articles of Confederation.
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The Great Compromise dealt directly with which thorny issue at the Constitutional Convention?
representation of the states in congress
What did the constitutional convention decide to call the leader of the country?
they gave to much power to the states
At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a major obstacle to drafting a new constitution was the?
Disagreement between the states over representation in congress
How do you propose an amendment via the national convention route?
To propose an amendment: 1. Two-thirds of both houses of Congress vote to propose an amendment, or 2. Two-thirds of the state legislatures ask Congress to call a national convention to propose amendments.
Can people bypass the congress and still get an amendment passed?
Not entirely, although in theory there is a way to only indirectly involve Congress. If three-fourths of the states, through their legislatures, petition Congress to create a convention to propose amendments, then Congress is required to do so. However, this doesn't guarantee that the convention will propose the specific amendment any given group would like to see.
Why did congress call the constitutional convention?
The Congress called for the Constitutional Convention to address problems in governing the US.
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.
Does Congress has the power to amend the constitution?
the constitutional convention (the states)
What are the two ways an amendment can be proposed to the Constitution?
congress can propose an amendment by a two-thirds vote in both houses or the legislatures of two thirds of the states(34 of 50)can ask congress to call a national convention to propose an amendment.
One way to amend the Constitution begins at the state level. To begin the process?
two-thirds of the states may ask Congress to call a national convention.
Why did congress call for the Constitutional Convention?
The federal government needed to be more powerful.
Why did congress call a convention to revers the articles of confederation?
They didn't work, pure and simple.
Although some states were reluctant to ask Congress to a call a convention to discuss interstate commerce problems what tipped the balance in favor of the convention?
It was Shays' Rebellion that tipped the scales in favor of the convention. The rebellion, which lasted from August of 1786 to June of 1787, was led by Daniel Shays.
Although some states were reluctant to ask Congress to call the convention to discuss interstate commerce problems what tip the balance in favor of the convention?
It was Shays' Rebellion that tipped the scales in favor of the convention. The rebellion, which lasted from August of 1786 to June of 1787, was led by Daniel Shays.
Why did Congress call a convention to revise the articles of convention?
the federal government needed to be stronger. novanet (:The federal government needed to be made stronger
Who urged congress to call for convention to consider ways to improve the national government?
George Washington
How was the convention organized?
Congress called for the convention, pressured by several states, to deal with the problems the country was facing due to the Articles of Confederation. The states then sent delegates to the convention in Philadelphia for the purpose of creating a better constitution for the country.
