Nine states had to ratify the Constitution before it could become law.
Article VII of the Constitution required nine of thirteen states to ratify the Constitution for it to become law. In June 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state. Rhode Island was the last of the states to ratify, in May 1790.
Two-thirds (66.6%) of the 13 states were needed to ratify the Constitution. That meant 9 states but all 13 states ratified it with Rhode Island being the last one in 1790.
The Articles required unanimous approval from the states. That means all 13 of the original states/colonies.
13 colonies/states have to sign/ratify the Constitution.
Nine of the thirteen states had to ratify it, which they did in June 1788.
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Article VII of the Constitution required nine of thirteen states to ratify the Constitution for it to become law. In June 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state. Rhode Island was the last of the states to ratify, in May 1790.
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9 states are needed to ratify the constitution
To ratify an amendment to the U.S. Constitution today, three-fourths of the states must approve it. This means that out of the 50 states, at least 38 must ratify the amendment for it to become part of the Constitution. The process is outlined in Article V of the Constitution.
Two-thirds of the states needed to ratify the US Constitution for it to become law. This meant 9 states were needed. However, all 13 of the original states did ratify the Constitution with Rhode Island being the last one in 1790.
Before an amendment to the Constitution becomes law, a certain number of States must ratify it.
Before an amendment to the Constitution becomes law, a certain number of States must ratify it.
Two-thirds (66.6%) of the 13 states were needed to ratify the Constitution. That meant 9 states but all 13 states ratified it with Rhode Island being the last one in 1790.
9 states were needed to ratify the Constitution
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