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How was the new constitution approved?
Each state held its own ratifying convention
What process did the philadelphia convention devise for ratifying the constitution and why?
The plan was to go directly to the voters to get them to approve of the Constitution. The Constitution would be presented to special ratifying conventions in each state, rather than to the existing state legislatures. Delegates to the conventions would be elected by popular vote for the soul purpose of debating and approving the Constitution. (Source- We the People by Susan M. Leeson.)
How did the framers bypass congress and state legislature in the process of ratifying the new constitution?
The framers were able to bypass congress and state legislature in the process of ratifying the new constitution because there are two methods of ratifying and they choose the one that bypasses congress. All they had to do is have the people vote on ratification and get a majority vote.
How did Rhode Island become a part of the US?
By ratifying the US Constitution.
What was the anti federalist position?
they were against ratifying the constitution
Which state was threatened with an economic boycott if they did not call for a ratifying convention?
New York
How was the new constitution approved?
Each state held its own ratifying convention
What state initially refused to call a convention to consider ratifying the constitution?
Virginia
What articles were published as a book and sent to some of the state ratifying convention?
fedralist
What state initially refuse to call a convention to consider ratifying the Constitution?
Virginia
What state initally refused to call a convention to consider ratifying the constitution?
North Carolina
Which group did not support the recommendations for a national bill of right that were proposed by the state ratifying convention?
federalists
What happened at the Virginia ratifying convention?
At the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 168 delegates from Virginia met to either reject or ratify the US Constitution. At the end of the convention, the delegates agreed to ratify the Constitution.
Was David brearley an anti-federalist?
No. David Brearley was not an anti-federalist. He voted yes for the ratification of the constitution at the ratifying convention.
Why did the Massachusett ratifying convention propose that a bill of rights be added to the constitution?
They proposed a series of amendments to guarantee citizens' rights.
Why do some people prefer ratifying conventions rather than state legislatures for the ratifictaion of amendments?
Convention delegates better represent the people's will.
One of the methods of ratifying a constitutional amendment to the US Conostitution is?
by passage in a national convention called by Congress and held in two-thirds of the states.
