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Why were special conventions and not state legislatures called upon to ratify the Constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
To form amore perfect union?
To form a more perfect union is part of the preamble that was agreed upon right before writing the constitution. It is the reason for our united states constitution.
Why was the Mayflower Compact significant?
the mayflower compact was significant because this was the first governing document of plymouth colony. This signified not a constitution; but an agreement to form a crude government, and to submit the will of the majority under the regulations agreed upon. e.m.m.
The bill of rights was added to the constitution to meet the demands of?
Anti-federalists that believed the original constitution gave the government power to infringe upon the rights of man.
What does phase do Ordain and establish this Constitution?
The phrase "do Ordain and establish this Constitution" most literally means "do order officially and found this Constitution." The statement essentially means that by their power as the 13 colony's governors, they were collectively agreeing to form and enforce the Constitution upon the colonies.
What three principles stated in the declaration of independence were generally agreed upon by the constituions framers?
The three principles from the Declaration of Independence that were generally agreed upon by the framers of the Constitution are the ideas of popular sovereignty, limited government, and individual rights. They believed that government derives its power from the consent of the governed, emphasizing that authority should be based on the will of the people. Additionally, the framers aimed to create a government that would protect individual liberties while preventing tyranny, reflecting a commitment to the rights of citizens. These principles were foundational in shaping the structure and purpose of the Constitution.
The six principles upon which the constitution is based and explain how the principles reflect the framers visionof a good gov?
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Is the 1787 meeting at which the Constitution of the US was debated and agreed upon?
Constitutional Convention
What was another name for the group of delegates who agreed upon the Constitution?
Federalist
Which part of the constitution is a list of changes that have been agreed upon after the date the constitution was originally singed and ratified?
amendments
Why were special conventions and not state legislatures called upon to ratify the Constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
Why were special conventions and not state legislatures called upon the ratify the constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
Why were special conventions and state legislatures called upon to ratify the constitution?
Because the Framers of the Constitution feared the legislatures would never approve a document that reduced their powers.
What compromise was agreed upon by federalists and anti federalists to ensure ratification of the new constitution?
they compromised with the bill of rights that was not originally in the constitution
What do people call the system devised by the Framers of the Constitution that prevents any one branch of government from gaining too much power over any other branch?
The Framers of the US Constitution drew upon the works of John Locke and Montesquieu. Additionally, the US Framers also drew upon the English Puritan revolution of the 1640's. In a manner of speaking, the US became the first "republic" since ancient Rome was a semi- republic.
When was the constitution agreeded upon?
The U.S. Constitution was agreed upon on September 17, 1787. This date is known as Constitution Day and commemorates the signing of the document by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
To form amore perfect union?
To form a more perfect union is part of the preamble that was agreed upon right before writing the constitution. It is the reason for our united states constitution.
