Delegates like Edmund Randolph and George Mason sought to include a Bill of Rights in the Constitution to protect individual liberties and limit government power. They were concerned that without explicit protections, citizens might face infringements on their rights. Their advocacy highlighted the importance of safeguarding personal freedoms in the new framework of government. Ultimately, their efforts contributed to the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791.
Actually, He did sign it. The only delegates that did not sign it were Edmund J. Randolph (VA) , George Mason (VA) , and Elbridge Gerry (MA).
Edmund Randolph!
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Edmond Randolph was the first attorney general of the United State.
There were 7 delegates from Virginia, but only 3 signed the final draft. They were George Washington, James Madison, and John Blair. Two delegates were not present for the signing: George Wythe and James McClurg. Two Virginia delegates present refused to sign: George Mason and Edmund Randolph. Massachusetts delegate Elbridge Gerry also refused to sign.
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Edmund Randolph
Actually, He did sign it. The only delegates that did not sign it were Edmund J. Randolph (VA) , George Mason (VA) , and Elbridge Gerry (MA).
Edmund Randolph!
secretary of state
Of the 55 delegates, 42 attended most of the meetings, and 39 delegates (and the attesting secretary) actually signed the Constitution. Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts refused to sign, due in part to the lack of a bill of rights.
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The Constitution was finished on September 12, 1787. Of the 55 delegates, 42 attended most of the meetings, and 39 delegates (and the attesting secretary) actually signed the Constitution. Edmund Randolph and George Mason of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts refused to sign, due in part to the lack of a bill of rights.
Edmond Randolph was the first attorney general of the United State.
Edmund Randolph, George Mason, and Elbridge Gerry And Patrick Henry.
Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, Patrick Henry, and Edmund Randolph, the govenor of VA in the late 1700s.