Why did elbridge gerry not sign the constitution?

Answer 1

Elbridge Gerry refused to sign the Constitution for several reasons: * There was no promise of representation for common people * There was no security for the right of election * There were dangerously ambiguous legislative powers * The executive branch had too much influence over the legislative branch * The judicial department could become oppressive * Important treaties could be approved by the president/ 2/3 quorum of Senate * There was no Bill of Rights

Answer 2

Randolph proposed the Virginia Plan in the first place. However as the talks about the constitution went on, he became increasingly upset about how much the original plan had been changed. He was a republican and felt that the constitution had become too democratic and that there were not sufficient checks and balances in place to ensure that the constitution could not be abused. He also had misgivings about the continuation of the slave trade and the idea of a standing army. He did eventually agree to the document, just in time to make sure it was accepted in Virginia, and also just in time for him to be given a very nice job as America's first attorney general.

Answer 3

Elbridge Gerry did not want a central government, but instead, a Bill of Rights

Answer 4

He did approve the final work of the Constitution but did not sign due to his absence. He did approve the final work of the Constitution but did not sign due to his absence.

Answer 5

it is a lie he did sign the constitution one of the many i might add