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The article establishes a process for admitting new states by requiring a prospective state to submit a petition for admission to Congress. This petition must demonstrate the state's readiness for statehood, including a commitment to the Constitution and a republican form of government. Congress then evaluates the petition, and if approved, passes an admission act, which the President signs to officially grant statehood. This process ensures that new states meet certain criteria before being integrated into the Union.
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The process of admitting a new state begin with?
The process of admitting a new state begins with asking Congress' permission. The entire process lies in the discretion of Congress.
Northern states objected to admitting Missouri as a slave state because?
It would increase the power of the southern states in the senate.
What is the first step in admitting a new state?
You have to have 60,000 citizens
What law tells how territoy can become a state?
Article 1 Section 8 of the US Constitution gives Congress the power to admit a state or territory, or to permit it to secede from the union. Congress does so by passing a law admitting the state. There was a law passed to admit Alaska and one to admit Hawaii.
What was a barrier to admitting California to the union?
it was not clear weather or not it should be a free state or a slave state
What are the components of state constitution?
The current constitution contains a preamble followed by 12 sections. There is also a schedule at the end, to ease transition from territory to state. Article I establishes the rights and liberties of the citizens of Michigan. Article II details the election process, as well as recalls and voter qualifications. Article III deals with miscellaneous provisions, such as the state seal, seat of government, and separation of powers. Article IV establishes the legislative branch of government as the law-making body of the state. Article V establishes the executive branch and describes the powers and qualifications of the governor and lieutenant governor. Article VI establishes the judicial branch and creates the various court systems. Article VII concerns government at a local level. Article VIII establishes the public school system and also deals with some institutions of higher education. Article IX describes the taxation process. Article X is entitled property. Article XI concerns public officers and their employment. Article XII describes the process for amending the state constitution. The Schedule has temporary provisions to ease the transition from territory to state.
How is a new state admitted to the union?
A new state is admitted to the union through a process outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This process involves Congress passing a law, known as an enabling act, which allows the territory to hold a constitutional convention to draft a state constitution. Once the constitution is approved by the people and Congress, the President can issue a proclamation formally admitting the new state to the union.
Is there a population requirement for statehood in US?
Yes, for a territory to become a state in the US, it must have a minimum population determined by Congress. This requirement is not specifically defined in the US Constitution but is typically a consideration during the process of admitting a new state.
Who founded the state of Colorado?
Colorado became a US state on August 1, 1876 when President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting the state of Colorado to the Union as the 38th state.
What is the agreement between the north and the south admitting California as a free state?
Compromise of 1850.
What is it called when congressional measure admitting a US territory in to the union as a state?
act of admission
Article Five identifies two matters that are beyond the Amendment process what are they?
Commerce between the states, and a state's representation in the senate
