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What is a major factor leading to the ratification of the constitution?
Many of the most important states would not ratify the United States Constitution until the Bill of Rights was written. They were not happy with the original form of the Constitution.
What was not an original feature of the US Constitution?
Female suffrage and abolishment of slavery were not original features of the US Constitution.
In what year was the present Constitution written?
The present Constitution of the United States is the original Constitution of the United States. It was ratified 17 September 1787. The Constitution has been amended 27 times, and the 27th Amendment was ratified 7 May 1992.
The purpose of the constitution was to link the original what states into a federal form of government?
Constitution
Disadvantage of written constitution?
Arguably there are several disadvantages to having a written constitution. It may be harder for future generations to interpret the constitution and determine the original intentions behind what was written down. Furthermore, it might even represent values that are now outdated. Most notably, it can be difficult to overhaul such a constitution once it has been established and had many amendments attached to it.
When was Michigans constitution written?
Michigan's current constitution was enacted in 1963. The original statehood constitution was enacted in 1837.
What is the original purpose of the Philadelphia convention?
The Constitution was written at this convention.
Who wrote the original hand written document of the constitution?
James Madison.
Why was the bill of rights not included in the original constitution?
Creating the constitution was difficult and controversial. Some of the items in the bill of rights were not thought of when the constitution was written. Others were too controversial and there was fear that if they were included in the original the constitution would not have been passed.
When was the original Maryland state constitution written?
Work on the Maryland Constitution of 1776 was completed on 11 November 1776.
What has the author Thomas Aiton written?
Thomas Aiton has written: 'The original constitution of the Christian Church' 'The original constitution of the Christian Church' -- subject(s): Controversial literature, Early works to 1800, Church of Scotland, Episcopacy, Government
Which were the original requirements written in the constitution for all voters?
all males over 21
Constitution written in Connecticut?
The Fundamental Orders, signed in 1638, served as Connecticut's original constitution, and is often considered the model for modern western constitutions.(See related link, below.)
Who are the original constitution?
A constitution is not a Who, it is a What.
How many Pages in the US Constitution?
The original hand written copy filled 4 pages.
How many articles were in the the original constitution?
There were 7 articles in the original Constitution.
What was the original purpose of the federalist papers?
the federalist papers were written as essays that argued a federalist viewpoint on the constitution.
