The state of Maryland argued that the Constitution was created through a collective agreement among the states, emphasizing the notion of federalism where power is shared between the national and state governments. Maryland contended that the Constitution established a framework for governance that balanced authority, protecting both state sovereignty and individual rights. They maintained that the Constitution was a product of the states coming together to address issues that could not be resolved at a purely state level, thus necessitating a stronger federal structure.
Yes Maryland approved the Constitution. It was the seventh state to ratify the Constitution.
McCulloch v. Maryland: Chief Justice Marshall
Maryland ratified the Constitution on April 28, 1788. It was the 7th state to raify the Constitution.
Work on the Maryland Constitution of 1776 was completed on 11 November 1776.
Maryland State House was created in 1772.
Maryland State Boychoir was created in 1987.
Maryland State Board of Censors was created in 1916.
Maryland, which ratified the Constitution on April 26, 1788.
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The preamble of the Maryland Constitution is, 'We, the People of the State of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty, and taking into our serious consideration the best means of establishing a good Constitution in this State for the sure foundation and more permanent security thereof, declare.' The Declaration of Rights follows.
Maryland abolished slavery in 1864 with the passage of the state constitution.