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Because they had only gathered to amend the Articles of the Confederation. They did not gather to write a whole new Constitution.

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What meeting led to the decision to call for a constitutional convention?

The Constitutional Convention was a direct result of the Annapolis Convention of 1786. Due to lack of authority and participation, it was recommended to Congress to hold a larger convention in Philadelphia in May of the following year.


How has the court exceeded its role as interpreter of the law and extended its authority into legislation?

Judges are not ignoring laws and introducing their own biases. This process inadvertently allows judges to exceed their authority in the court of law.


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How do you convene a constitutional convention?

In a nascent democracy the first step is to create and establish a process whereby delegates to a constitutional convention cam be selected. This can be a muddled affair. Who, for example, has the authority to convene such a convention? In a nation with an established constitution, that constitution should include the procedure for amending the existing constitution. A convention may be organized to propose amendments but there is still a ratification step whereby the constituent provinces or sub-states formally accept the constitution.


What was a major objective of both the Annapolis convention and the phildelphi aconvention?

A major objective of both the Annapolis Convention and the Philadelphia Convention was to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and to create a more effective framework for national governance. The Annapolis Convention aimed to discuss trade and economic issues among the states, while the Philadelphia Convention sought to draft a new constitution that would establish a stronger federal government with the authority to regulate commerce and maintain order. Both conventions reflected a growing consensus on the need for a unified approach to governance in the newly independent states.

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