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The delegates of the Constitutional Convention were supposed to revise the Articles of Confederation, not create an entirely new government. This four month convention in Philadelphia lasted from May 25 to September 17, 1787.

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The convention was intended to revise the Articles of Confederation, but the goal of many delegates was to create a new government rather than to fix the old one.

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In what ways was the Constitutional Congress lacking in authority?

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention were not authorized to write a new Constitution. They were only supposed to propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation. In that sense they had no authority at all to write a whole new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation.


Who spoke for the poor in rome?

No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.No one actually spoke for the poor in Rome. The tribunes were initially supposed to speak for the plebeian class and look after their interests, and the plebeians were the poorer class of early Romans. However over time the financial condition of the plebeians changed and the political dealings of the tribunes changed leaving the very poor without a political voice.


Why is it important to be where you are supposed to be?

Because the probability increases that you are doing what you are supposed to do.


Who were the advocates of centralization and why did they want to alter or abolish the Articles of Confederation What was the major problem with the Articles and why was changing them so difficult?

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and a few others were the advocates. They wanted to alter/abolish them because it created a government that was too weak and pissed off the people. the problem was mostly that the gov it created was too weak. it was difficult because a certain number of delegates had to agree on the changes and that was difficult to make happen. they also weren't supposed to abolish the articles. none of the delegates had permission from their state to destroy it; that was why they closed all the doors and windows to the building they were in while they were doing this.


How long was the Nazi Soviet pact supposed to last for?

It was supposed to last a decade.

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How many delegates were supposed to attend the Constitutional Convention?

There were 55 delegates that were suppose to attend the Constitutional Convention. This convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia.


How many Delegates were supposed to be at the constitutional convention?

There were 70 delegates chosen, but only 55 participated in the Convention and only 39 signed the Constitution. Delegates were sent from 12 of the 13 states, but not from Rhode Island.


In what ways was the Constitutional Congress lacking in authority?

The delegates to the Constitutional Convention were not authorized to write a new Constitution. They were only supposed to propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation. In that sense they had no authority at all to write a whole new constitution to replace the Articles of Confederation.


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What were the delegates of the convention of1787 supposed to be doing?

They were to amend the articles of confederation.


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How many delegates does Florida have?

Florida was supposed to have 210 delegates. However the Democratic National Convention stripped Florida of all of its delegates because it broke party rules by having its primary before February 5.


Why did convention delegates decide t keep the proceedings secret?

The Constitutional Convention exceeded its authority in writing a new Constitution and it was feared that if deliberations on a new Constitution were to be found out, the Convention would be dissolved. The Convention was supposed to work out amendments to the Articles of Confederation that would keep that document in effect but improve on its inherent weaknesses. It was soon apparent to the delegates that saving the Articles of Confederation by amendment was hopeless, so they began to create a new form of government entirely. This was a task, the delegates had no authority to do.


How many Democratic delegates does Michigan have?

Michigan was supposed to have 128 delegates plus 29 superdelegates to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. However the Democratic National Convention stripped Michigan of all of its delegates because it broke party rules by having its primary before February 5. Hillary Clinton, who ran unopposed in Michigan, is insisting that the delegates be seated. Barack Obama, who kept his name off the ballot as party officials requested, insists that the delegates not be seated. If the primary remains so close that the vote totals from Michigan and Florida could tip the scales, the argument over these delegates may leave the losing side feeling that it was robbed of the election.


Can you use Pyrex glass bowls in a convection oven?

Yes, Pyrex can be used in the microwave as well as conventional oven.


At the Constitutional Convention the makeup of the Senate was supposed to favor?

Smaller states since each state has two senators regardless of population.


When was It's about Time originally supposed to be released?

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