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because they could never agree on anything. so they had to all have at least 9 votes per states and then get things done that way. otherwise there would be no Bill of Rights if we do/have not had constitutional conventions?
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThere was one Federal Convention (or Constitutional Convention) in Philadelphia from May to September 1787. From there, 9 states had to ratify it in state conventions for it to be the new government. This occurred on June 21st when New Hampshire ratified.
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What authorized the creation of nominating conventions?
We live a free country, the right to peaceful assembly being one of our freedoms. Nobody had to authorize nominating conventions except the parties that held them.
How many of the amendments were ratified by the state legislatures and how many were ratified by conventions held in the states?
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
The constitution was ratified by?
As directed by Congress, states held ratification conventions, to either ratify or reject the proposed US Constitution. It was required that 9 states ratify in order for the Constitution to become official.
What is held during the summer before a presidential election?
Primary elections and caucuses and the Democratic and Republican Presidential conventions
How many Constitutional Conventions were held?
There has only been one Constitution Convention in US history, held in 1787. Article V of the Constitution provides that a convention can be held whenever two-thirds of the state legislatures call for one, but this hasn't happened since the Constitution was ratified.
How many state legislatures were raified by conventions held in the states?
How many were ratified by conventions held in the states?
Where are Nintendo conventions held?
any big city
What are the dates for the District Conventions to be held in Loveland CO?
Aug. 12
What happens before the national conventions which are held in a presidential election year?
primary elections and caucuses are held
How often are national political conventions held?
The two major parties hold national conventions every four years, primarily for the purpose of nominating a candidate for President.
How many conventions are held in Las Vegas every year?
Las Vegas is the convention capital of the United States due to its fun surroundings. Over 22,000 conventions are held in Las Vegas with over 40 million visitors.
National political conventions are held chiefly to do what?
National political conventions are primarily held to nominate the party's candidates for president and vice president, as well as to officially adopt the party's platform and unify party members and supporters around common goals and strategies for the upcoming election.
In what order are the US conventions held Democrat then Republican as with the 2008 conventions?
Since about 1936, the party not in power during the given election year traditionally goes first.
How many how many amendments were ratified by the state legislatures and how many were ratified by conventions held in States?
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
What authorized the creation of nominating conventions?
We live a free country, the right to peaceful assembly being one of our freedoms. Nobody had to authorize nominating conventions except the parties that held them.
Are the primaries held before or after the national conventions?
They are held before. There would be no reason to hold them after the candidate has been chosen.
How many of the amendments were ratified by the state legislatures and how many were ratified by conventions held in the states?
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
