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How many states had to ratify the constitution before it could become law?
Nine states had to ratify the Constitution before it could become law.
When did the constitution become law?
June 21, 1788
What had to be done for the Constitution to become law?
Under Article VII of the Constitution, it had to be ratified by nine states in order to become law. In June 1788, New Hampshire fulfilled the requirement for ratification set forth in Article VII by becoming the ninth state to approve. The Constitution didn't become law until it formally replaced the Articles of Confederation on March 4, 1789, however.
What were the Anti-Federalists beliefs?
They were against the Constitution to be ratified and become their official law for America.
What is the National Constitutional Convention?
A constitutional convention is now a gathering for the purpose of writing a new constitution or revising an existing constitution. A general constitutional convention is called to create the first constitution of a political unit or to entirely replace an existing constitution. An unlimited constitutional convention is called to revise an existing constitution to the extent that it deems to be proper, whereas a limited constitutional convention is restricted to revising only the areas of the current constitution named in the convention's call, the legal mandate establishing the convention. Examples of constitutional conventions include:United States: Annapolis Convention (1786), which proposed what became the Philadelphia Convention (1787) -- Drafted the United States Constitution for ratification by the states. Article V of the constitution sets forth a mechanism whereby future constitutional conventions can be held. The constitution has been amended several times since the Philadelphia Convention, but never (as of 2011) by this method.France: The National Convention of 1792 (commonly referred to as The Convention) convened during The French Revolution on September 20 with the purpose of writing a Republican Constitution following the suspension of the French Monarchy. The monarchy was officially abolished on September 21 by The Convention.Missouri Constitutional Convention (1861-63), established Missouri's provisional government during the American Civil WarCanada: (1864), Quebec Conference, 1864, and London Conference of 1866.Australian constitutional conventions -- 1891, 1897, 1973 and 1998.Germany: ParlamentRat (Parliamentary Council) (1948) -- Drafted the Basic Law of the Federal Republic for ratification by the londonNorthern Ireland Constitutional Convention (1975--1976) -- a failed attempt to find a solution to the status of Northern Ireland.Scottish Constitutional Convention (1989) -- produced a plan for Scottish devolution.European Convention (2001) -- Drafted the Constitution for Europe for approval by the European Council and ratification by the member states.Philippine Constitutional Convention 1935 -- to draft a constitution to create the autonomous Commonwealth of the Philippines under the U.S. Act. The constitution was also used in the 3rd Republic (1946) until the passage of the 1973 constitution. Members were elected through the Philippine Constitutional Convention election, 19341971 -- to draft a revised constitution to replace the old U.S. customed 1935 Philippine constitution. Members were elected through the Philippine Constitutional Convention election, 1970. The system of government changed from Presidentitial to Parliamentary to Presidentital-Parliamentary (in 1984 amendment). The constitution lasted until the downfall of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and Corazon Aquino appointed members to draft the 1987 Constitution through a Constitutional Commission.
How long after the convention did the Constitution become law?
19 months
What was a purpose of the constitutional convention?
The Constitutional convention was called to create and write the law of the land (Constitution).
What was the purpose of the constitution called?
The Constitutional convention was called to create and write the law of the land (Constitution).
How many states had to ratify the constitution before it could become law?
Nine states had to ratify the Constitution before it could become law.
What was the purpose of calling a Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional convention was called to create and write the law of the land (Constitution).
How many states had to ratify the constitutional convention for it to become a law?
5
How did the constitution become law of land?
The Constitution became the law of the land when the required minimum number of states ratified it.
What year did the US Constitution become law?
1776
What process makes the Constitution become law?
Ratification or ratifying
Did the constitution become the law of the land in 1790?
No. The Constitution became the law of the land on March 4, 1789, the date it became operational after being ratified.
What is another name for the constitution?
the nickname of U.S constitution is "Old Ironside"
Is Sharia law compatible with the constitution?
Sharia law and the constitution are not fully compatible because Sharia law is based on Islamic principles, while the constitution is based on secular principles. However, individuals are free to practice their religion under the constitution as long as it does not violate the law.
