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?
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.
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
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.
Primary elections and caucuses and the Democratic and Republican Presidential conventions
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 were ratified by conventions held in the states?
any big city
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primary elections and caucuses are held
The two major parties hold national conventions every four years, primarily for the purpose of nominating a candidate for President.
County or district conventions are typically held during the election cycle, often in the spring or early summer. These conventions serve to select delegates for state and national conventions, discuss party platforms, and make organizational decisions. The specific timing can vary by state and party, so it's essential to check local party schedules for exact dates.
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.
Since about 1936, the party not in power during the given election year traditionally goes first.
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.
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.
They are held before. There would be no reason to hold them after the candidate has been chosen.
Only the 21st Amendment (repealing the 18th) was ratified by conventions in the states.