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What is the fifth state of the US?
Although the United States consisted of states under the Articles of Confederation, the ordinal numbers given to the original thirteen states are based on when they ratified the Constitution. The fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on 9 January 1788, was Connecticut.
Who is responsible for admitting new states?
It takes the President and two thirds of the Senate to concur to ratify a treaty necessary to admit a State to the Union.
Why was the bill of rights added to the constitution prior to the radification?
Some states or people (like Virginia's Patrick Henry) thought that the Constitution did not adequately protect individual citizens' rights. Therefore, a Bill of Rights was added so more states would ratify the Constitution, and the American people were afforded more protection than with the Constitution alone. The Bill of Rights added a significant number of rights and privileges not given to citizens under the Constitution alone.
Powers not given to the US By The Constitution are given to the state or People?
powers that are not in the constitution do not exist any where else. (legaly)
. Under the U.S. Constitution certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called?
Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called
Under the U.S. Constitution certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called?
Under the U.S. Constitution, certain powers are given only to the federal government. These are called
Which is a power held by the House but not the Senate?
House powers given by U. S. Constitution: + introduce all revenue bills + impeach (accuse) officials Senate powers given by U. S. Constitution: + ratify all treaties + confirm important presidential nominations + try impeached officials
What state refused to participate or ratify the constitution?
The States that did NOT ratify the US Constitution are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming The Constitution was given to the thirteen original states to ratify. They became states of the union when they ratified the Constitution. Vermont was not one of the original thirteen colonies, but it ratified the Constitution as well. The other states were admitted to the Union by acts of Congress.They did not ratify the Constitution because that was not a requirement for admission to the union as a state.
Where did the first 10 amendments come from?
The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution was written to limit the power given to the Federal Government and grant more sovereignty to the states. It was added as a compromise ensuring the Anti-Federalists would ratify the Constitution.
What name is given to the men who helped to write the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?
They were called the Founding Fathers or the Framers of the Constitution.
What were the Men who drafted the constitution called?
FramersEdit: The name given to the individuals that created the Constitution is the "Founding Fathers" or the "Framers."
Many people were apposed to ratification of the constitution because it lacked what?
The god given will of the people.
