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James Buchanan supported the Lecompton Constitution because he was a supporter of the rights of slaveholders. Buchanan served as the 15th U.S. President.
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Why did Buchanan support the lecompton constitution?
James Buchanan supported the Lecompton Constitution because he was a supporter of the rights of slaveholders. Buchanan served as the 15th U.S. President.
Who lost Southern support because he attacked the Lecompton Constitution?
stephen douglas
What are 4 reasons why the anti federalists did not support the constitution?
the president of the united states
Why did people take an oath to support the Constitution instead of the country and president?
im not sure
What binds an elected official to support the constitution?
The oath taken at the inaugural ceremony binds an elected official to support the Constitution of the United States. Sometimes the members of Congress are sworn in as a group. The President and Vice President are always sworn in individually.
Proposed the president could only cast a veto with the support of members of the judicial branch?
Virginia Plan
Which candidate did most southern states support?
In the presidential election of 1860 eleven of Southern States supported John Cabell Breckenridge, the former Vice President during Buchanan Administration.
All state and federal officials are under oath to support the constitution?
Article 2, Section 1 of the Constitution. -George Silebi
Who has the authority to decide if the president actions exceed the powers of the executive branch?
Federal Courts can nullify Presidential directives if they are unconstitutional. Congress can remove a President if he fails to support the Constitution.
What key concession at the Federalist made to ensure the constitution would be ratified?
They promised to support key ammendments to the Constitution.
Did Rufus King support the Virginia plan?
Rufus King was one of the signers of the Constitution. He represented New York in the US Senate. He was the Federalist candidate for both Vice President and for President.
Which of the founding fathers did not support the ratification of the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson didn't support the ratification of the constitution
