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it lacked the Bill of Rights

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Q: Why did Massachusetts initially refuse to ratify the Constitution?
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Use the word ratify in a sentence?

many people refuse to RATIFY the Constitution because they thought that it did not protect their rights


What state initially refuse to call a convention to consider ratifying the Constitution?

Virginia


Can refuse to ratify treaties?

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Who can reject President's appointments and refuse to ratify treaties?

According the United States Constitution, the US Senate can refuse the president's appointments. It can also reject treaties that have been agreed to by the president.


Why did many states refuse to ratify the new constitution?

They did not refuse to ratify the Constitution. Massachusetts was the 6th State to ratify it. Massachusetts only added a list of nine 'desired' amendmends whereby the rights of States and of individuals would be better protected.


Did Some states refuse to ratify the US Constitution until it had a Bill of Rights?

The last two states to ratify the Constitution were North Carolina (November 21, 1789) and Rhode Island (May 29, 1790).They were in effect considering both the Constitution andthe Bill of Rights, which had been proposed under the new Congress in September, 1789.


Did Nevada refuse to ratify the equal rights amendment?

Yes, Nevada was one of the states that refused to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.


Did Patrick Henry refuse to sign the constitution?

yes he did.


In the constitution what is it mean to Refuse to buy goods?

it means to boycott


At what age a child can refuse to visit his non custodial parent in Massachusetts?

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What should be done initially if guests refuse to leave the premises?

show your authority and ask for the guest to leave


Did George Washington refuse to sign the Constitution?

No. He ratified it on Sept. 17, 1787.