The ratification process slowed after the initial five states due to growing concerns about the absence of a Bill of Rights and fears that the new federal government might become too powerful. Many delegates and citizens were apprehensive about the potential loss of state sovereignty and individual liberties. Additionally, the ongoing debates and opposition from influential figures and groups, such as the Anti-Federalists, further complicated the discussions, leading to a more cautious and deliberative approach among the remaining states.
3/4th state or 2/3rds state legislature
The Anti-Federalists did not like the new strength the central government would possess. Additionally, the constitution did not have a Bill of Rights when the states were in the ratifying process.
The thirteen original Colonies became US States as a result of ratifying the Constitution.
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The United States Constitution was ratified in order to establish a federal government with specified powers as well as conducting relations with foreign governments.
The first 13 states ratified the Constitution. As new states were added, they had to agree to be a part of the Constitution but did not ratify it.
11 states ended up ratifying it. Ratifying the Constitution was when it was confirmed.
The process for amending the Constitution is described. The states are responsible for ratifying amendments.
No, they did not. Historical records prove that the proposed Constitution was drafted at the Constitutional Convention, sent to the states for ratification and was ratified by those states.
Article seven describes the process by which the Constitution was ratified and took effect
Ratifying means it was signed into approval, making it officially valid. Federations usually require support of federal government and a certain percentage of the constituent government for amendments to the constitution to take effect.
The Constitution can be ratified through a process that involves approval by a majority of states. Once a proposed amendment is passed by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. This process ensures that the amendment has widespread support across the country.
3/4th state or 2/3rds state legislature
The Anti-Federalists did not like the new strength the central government would possess. Additionally, the constitution did not have a Bill of Rights when the states were in the ratifying process.
Article VII of the Constitution states: "The ratification of the conventions of nine states, shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying the same."
Article Five of the United States Constitution describes the process by which the Constitution may be altered. Amendments may be proposed by the United States Congress or by a national convention assembled at the request of the legislatures of at least two-thirds of the states. Amendments must then be ratified either by approval of the legislatures of three-fourths of the states or ratifying conventions held in three-fourths of the states.
24 originally, but after a second vote, 30.