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Why did the federalists propose that the constitution be approved by the ratifying conventions in each state rather than by congress?
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many members of congress and the state government were against the new constitution, because it took power from the government and gave it to the people.
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What was passed in 1789 keeping a promise made by Federalists during ratification of the Constitution?
The 10 Amendments which are called the Bill of Rights were approved and became part of the Constitution.
What happened at the Philadelphia convention?
The constitution was written and approved.
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.
Was the US Constitution approved by ALL state legislatures?
not at first
What was the conclusion for delegates who supported the Constitution needed 9 states to approve it?
They got the U.S. Constitution approved by the government.
How was the new constitution approved?
Each state held its own ratifying convention
What are the anti-federalist criticism of the constitution?
There were many colonists that were known as federalists,who approved of the constitution and set out to defend it against all its opponents who were known as anti-federalists. It would stop all things the were trying to do in part of the nation they had problems getting there own laws approved.
What had to happen before the constitution went into effect?
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the same.
What was passed in 1789 keeping a promise made by Federalists during ratification of the Constitution?
The 10 Amendments which are called the Bill of Rights were approved and became part of the Constitution.
Why was the Bill of Rights important in getting the constitution approved?
The non-federalists did not like the power that was being given to the central government of the fact that there was not a Bill of Rights already included in the Constitution, so they created one shortly after the Constitution was signed.
Why did the Anti-Federalists think a bill of right was important?
The Anti-Federalists were wary of federal power, so they wanted a bill of rights to curb that power. They were especially supportive of the 10th amendment, and many of them refused to ratify the constitution until it was approved.
What was the year the constitution was approved?
The Missouri Constitution was approved in the year of 1945.
When was the date of ratification for Pennsylvania?
On December 12, 1787, delegates to the Pennsylvania ratifying convention meeting at the Pennsylvania State House voted to ratify the Constitution. The New Jersey ratifying caucus approved the Constitution on december 18
What year was the Missouri Constitution approved?
The Missouri Constitution was approved in the year of 1945.
What type of informal change to the Constitution would Congress make if they voted to restructure the National Banking system?
The US Constitution cannot be changed in an informal manner; it requires an amendment that can only be implemented, approved, and accepted by both the Congress and the states.The topic being discussed is immaterial; all amendments are handled in the same manner: after being officially proposed, either by Congress or a national convention of the states, a constitutional amendment must then be ratified by the legislatures of, or by ratifying conventions in at least three-fourths of the states.
What did the anti federalists push to be added into the constitution?
A Bill of Rights for US citizens. The Federalists argued that the Constitution did not contain language that took away any rights; they only enumerated powers of the government. They successfully lobbied to have the Bill of Rights added as separate amendments, ratified separately after the Constitution itself had been approved.
How did the Federalists think the Constitution should be interpreted?
During the Founding Period of American History and in the years that initially followed, the Federalists consistently interpreted the Constitution in a 'robustly federalistic' manner. That is, they saw it as providing for a very active and responsible federal American government, whether in respect to its judicial, legislative, or executive branches and their various functions.
