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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

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Why did john lansing jr not sign the constitution?

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).


What were Elbridge Gerry's views about representation?

Elbridge Gerry's felt very strongly about the common people having representation within the British Parliament. His views and beliefs prevented him from signing the U.S. Constitution as he believed the people would not be fairly represented the way that the document was written.


How many people did not sign the the constitution?

A number of folks were there for many of the meetings but not at the signing. That was not necessarily because they opposed. Three men present at the time of signing specificallyrefused refused to sign the document: George Mason of Virginia, Edmund Randolph of Virginia, and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts. Randolph later championed the Constitution at the Virginia ratifying convention, and Gerry became a big supporter of the Constitution after its ratification.


Was elbridge gerry a federalist?

Elbridge Thomas Gerry was a anti-federalist who eventually supported the federalist policies. He served as the fifth Vice President of the United States from March 4, 1813 to November 23, 1814.


Why did some delegates refuse to sign the constitution?

Some delegates refused to sign the Constitution for various reasons, including concerns about the balance of power between the states and the federal government, the lack of a bill of rights to protect individual liberties, and the compromise on the issue of slavery. Additionally, some delegates believed that the Constitution did not go far enough in addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and creating a strong central government. These disagreements led to a diversity of opinions and ultimately resulted in some delegates choosing not to sign the final document.