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What was the most important task for congress after the us constitution was ratified?
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∙ 12y ago
first session of Congress: 1789
most important task: passing Bill of Rights (which gave all American citizens rights)
Annabell Hickle
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∙ 12y agofirst session of Congress: 1789
most important task: passing Bill of Rights (which gave all American citizens rights)
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List 5 expressed powers in the constitution that you think are the most important?
The most important power in the constitution is the taxing and spending power given to Congress. Other important powers include the president's appointment and veto powers, Congress' foreign affairs and spending powers.
Which characteristics of the constitution most angered anti-federalists?
The Anti-Federalists were most angered by the fact that the Constitution had no bill of rights to protect the people. In order to get the Constitution ratified, the Federalists promised that adding a bill of rights would be the first thing the new Congress would do after the Constitution was put in place.
Why is article 1 the longest article of the constitution?
Article 1 is the longest article of the Constitution because it is the most important. This is what the U.S. government is a lot about: the Congress. The Congress has nearly all powers and to list them all, Article 1 has to quite long.
Why was the constitution finally ratified?
Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the constitution. After it had been drafted the state legislature initially refused to call for a ratifying convention, prompting the town of Providence to consider seceding. When the state threatened with an economic boycott by Congress - finally did call a convention in 1790, ratification was narrowly approved. Most Americans supported the Constitution once it was ratified.
Most amendMent to the constitution proposed by congress?
It is the most recent amendment to the United States Constitution. It was submitted by Congress to the states for ratification on September 25, 1789.
List 5 expressed powers in the constitution that you think are the most important?
The most important power in the constitution is the taxing and spending power given to Congress. Other important powers include the president's appointment and veto powers, Congress' foreign affairs and spending powers.
Which characteristics of the constitution most angered anti-federalists?
The Anti-Federalists were most angered by the fact that the Constitution had no bill of rights to protect the people. In order to get the Constitution ratified, the Federalists promised that adding a bill of rights would be the first thing the new Congress would do after the Constitution was put in place.
Who was The constitution was most detailed on explaining the duties of?
congress
Why is article 1 the longest article of the constitution?
Article 1 is the longest article of the Constitution because it is the most important. This is what the U.S. government is a lot about: the Congress. The Congress has nearly all powers and to list them all, Article 1 has to quite long.
Who chose direct election for the senators?
That amendment to the U. S. Constitution (the 17th) was ratified by 40 of the 48 states of 1912, when it was approved by Congress. The state that ratified it most recently was Maryland, which did so in April 2012. The following states did not ratify it:Utah (explicitly rejected the amendment)FloridaGeorgiaKentuckyMississippiRhode IslandSouth CarolinaVirginia
Why was the constitution finally ratified?
Rhode Island was the last state to ratify the constitution. After it had been drafted the state legislature initially refused to call for a ratifying convention, prompting the town of Providence to consider seceding. When the state threatened with an economic boycott by Congress - finally did call a convention in 1790, ratification was narrowly approved. Most Americans supported the Constitution once it was ratified.
What constitution as ratified in 1788 most clearly reflects the Framers commitment to what?
getting it up the back door
The constitution as ratified in 1788 most clearly reflects the framer's commitment to?
limited government
What issues had to be solved before the constitution could be ratified?
The Founding Fathers found their original constitution, called the "Articles of Confederation" did not solve all the structural problems the new United States Nation required. 1787 they worked on writing the new Constitution. Important issues included the rights of states, agreeing on the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments after the Constitution was ratified, and one of the most contentious issues: How was the issue of continuing slavery in the South going to be handled?
Most amendMent to the constitution proposed by congress?
It is the most recent amendment to the United States Constitution. It was submitted by Congress to the states for ratification on September 25, 1789.
What were the most important amendments in the constitution of 1973?
The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1974 was the most important amendments in the constitution of 1973.
When the first congress under the new constitution met in late April of 1789 the most important item of business was consideration of a proposal to?
propose a bill of rights
