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The preceding system of government, The Articles of Confederation, required that the states have a unanimous vote on EVERYTHING. The whole point of the constitution was that it would give the federal government a lot more power and only require a state majority on votes. A lot of people distrusted this idea, and so it was near impossible to get a unanimous vote from states. Thomas Paine, Author of "Common Sense" famously vented his fear and mistrust for a powerful Federal government by announcing "I smell a rat."
It took a few years, but eventually the Federalist Party pulled enough weight around and got the states to unanimously vote for a change to the Constitution.
What else can I help you with?
When did the new constitution pass?
1787.Or you could tell us which "new constitution" you mean and get an answer that might be correct. The above is for the constitution of MY country, which may not be the same as yours.
Do you have to pass the constitution to pass eighth grade?
Yes, you have to pass the Constitution Test in order to pass 8th grade. I know it's hard ... Just study your butt off & trust meh.. it will pay offf. (: hope everything worksss outt!
What branch can pass amendments to the constitution?
constitution i think
Why did new England support slavery when ratifying the constitution?
They would not have enough state votes to pass the constitution if slavery was outlawed by it. The south would have voted against it.
How can you easily pass the constitution test?
By studying the constitution. Get to it!
What is the effect of the supremacy clause in the Constitution?
States cannot pass laws the contradict the Constitution
What was the consequences of the shay's rebellion?
a new constitution
How does the constitution limit the types of laws that congress can pass?
They must follow the rules of the constitution .
President Truman worked hard to pass what?
Laws He Worked Hard To Pass His Laws To The USA
How do you use Constitution in a sentence?
The US Constitution is the basic foundation of what the Federal Government can do or not do
What group is given to pass the laws by the constitution?
The United States Congress, as prescribed by Article I of the Constitution.
What things did the federalists do to pass the constitution in the states?
they lied
