So the public couldn't put a stop to their plan to create a new constitution
The reason why the framers kept the proceedings of the Philadelphia convention a secret is because they feared that if people knew about their arguments they would not except the new constitution. Also if people new about their discussions they would not feel as free to discuss their ideas.
The delegates met in secret mostly because of the farmers.
to allow that all the delegates would speak freely to have a well thought out, personal opinion bases constitution. to allow that all the delegates would speak freely to have a well thought out, personal opinion bases constitution.
the decision to keep deliberations as secret as possible.
They wanted to keep the Constitution a secret because a leakage of information can spell treason for going against the established government, which at the time, was Articles of Confederation.
So the public couldn't put a stop to their plan to create a new constitution
The reason why the framers kept the proceedings of the Philadelphia convention a secret is because they feared that if people knew about their arguments they would not except the new constitution. Also if people new about their discussions they would not feel as free to discuss their ideas.
The Constitutional Convention exceeded its authority in writing a new Constitution and it was feared that if deliberations on a new Constitution were to be found out, the Convention would be dissolved. The Convention was supposed to work out amendments to the Articles of Confederation that would keep that document in effect but improve on its inherent weaknesses. It was soon apparent to the delegates that saving the Articles of Confederation by amendment was hopeless, so they began to create a new form of government entirely. This was a task, the delegates had no authority to do.
The delegates met in secret mostly because of the farmers.
to allow that all the delegates would speak freely to have a well thought out, personal opinion bases constitution. to allow that all the delegates would speak freely to have a well thought out, personal opinion bases constitution.
they didn't want anyone to know about the convention
To keep their proceedings secret so that the new constitution could be a surprise
the decision to keep deliberations as secret as possible.
Citizens didn't ratify it nor have a say in what was in it. The constitutional convention kept it secret the entire time and it was the delegates who ratified it.
First tell us what 'the following' are.
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention decided to keep their work a secret to encourage open and honest debate without outside pressure or public scrutiny. By limiting access to their discussions, they aimed to foster a collaborative environment where ideas could be freely exchanged. Additionally, secrecy helped prevent external influences and potential backlash from the public or state legislatures, allowing them to craft a more cohesive and effective Constitution. This approach ultimately facilitated the development of a stronger federal government than what existed under the Articles of Confederation.
Power should be set against power, so that no one faction would overwhelm the others. The secret of good government is "balanced" government.