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How many votes did each state have during the constitutional convention?
One vote, no matter the delegates. If a state was divided, its vote didn't count. If there weren't two or more delegates in attendance, the remaining delegate's state didn't have a vote (the only example of this was New York).
How can an Amendment be prevented from passing?
An amendment can be prevented from passing if it does not get enough votes to be proposed (2/3 of both houses in Congress, through a constitutional convention called by 2/3 state legislatures). If an amendment is proposed it can still be prevented from passing by not getting enough votes ( 3/4 of legislatures in states must ratify, or 3/4 of the states must have individual constitutional conventions to ratify it.)
What were some of the achievements of William Few as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention?
William Few missed large segments of the Constitutional Convention proceedings, being absent during all of July and part of August because of congressional service, and he never made a speech. Nonetheless, he contributed nationalist votes at critical times. Furthermore, as a delegate to the last sessions of the Continental Congress, he helped steer the Constitution past its first obstacle, approval by Congress. And he attended the state ratifying convention.
Why would a state like new jersey favor a system in which each state had the same number of votes in the nations's legislature in 1790?
In 1790, New Jersey may have favored a system where each state had the same number of votes in the nation's legislature due to concerns about state sovereignty and equal representation. This system, known as equal representation in the Senate, ensured that smaller states like New Jersey had a voice in the legislative process and could protect their interests against larger states. Additionally, this system was a compromise reached during the Constitutional Convention to balance the interests of both small and large states in forming a more perfect union.
What is the smallest number of electoral votes a state can have?
Each state has electoral votes equal to the total of the 2 representative the state has in the U.S. Senate plus the number of representative the state has in the House of Representatives. Since every state has two senators and at least one representative to the House, every state has at least 3 electoral votes.
