Article VII states that it would be in effect once nine of the thirteen states had ratified it. New Hampshire was the ninth, ratifying on June 21, 1788, putting the constitution technically into force on that date; however the Congress did not officially "commence proceedings under the constitution" until March 4, 1789.
I believe the Constitution came into force in July of 1788. It was signed by the delegates on September 17, 1787 but the states had to ratify it.
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The first Missouri Constitution was written in 1820 and went into effect that same year. The current Missouri Constitution was adopted and went into effect in 1945.
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act went into effect on January 1, 1901, though it first became law on July 9, 1900. The capital of Australia is Canberra and the largest city is Sydney.
The Constitution was drafted in 1787. Congress declared it in effect the following year, 1788.
The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act went into effect on January 1, 1901, though it first became law on July 9, 1900. The capital of Australia is Canberra and the largest city is Sydney.
1788
It was in the year 1788
Rhode island ratified the Constitution.
three-fourths of the states had to ratify the constitution for it to take effect.
1788 this is the right answer.
June 21, 1787
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September 17, 1787