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Some delegates refused to sign the Constitution for various reasons, including concerns about the balance of power between the states and the federal government, the lack of a Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties, and the compromise on the issue of slavery. Additionally, some delegates believed that the Constitution did not go far enough in addressing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and creating a strong central government. These disagreements led to a diversity of opinions and ultimately resulted in some delegates choosing not to sign the final document.

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Why does some delegates refuse to sign the final draft of the Constitution?

well mainly they believed the new plan did NOT protect the rights of the people and they felt that rights were more important than a strong government.


Why did only 35 people sign the constitution not all the 55 deligates?

It should be noted that only 39 delegates signed the Constitution. There is one additional signature, that of William Jackson - he was the secretary of the convention and not a delegate. Of the 55 delegates, all of them identified themselves at some point in their lives as Christians or, at the very least, Deists. The vast majority were Protestant, most being Episcopalian, with Presbyterian also making up considerable number. Only two were Roman Catholic.


What is the true date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

The greater majority of the delegates did not sign until August 2, 1776. Only John Hancock and the Secretary of Congress, Charles Thomson signed it on July 4, 1776. Although Congress had decreed that all delegates sign it on August 2, there were still some delegates who did not sign it till later.


What did some delegates to the constitutional convention think that a republic would protect?

what did some delegates to the constitutional convention think a republic would do


Why did some of the delegates want to censor the convention?

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.

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Why did some delegates refuse to sign the final draft to the constitution?

because they didnt want to get in trouble with some of the other sttes


Why does some delegates refuse to sign the final draft of the Constitution?

well mainly they believed the new plan did NOT protect the rights of the people and they felt that rights were more important than a strong government.


What percentage of the delegates of the constitutional convention signed the constitution?

39 delegates signed the Constitution, or 71% of the 55 delegates who attended the convention. Most of those who did not sign had left the convention early -- some for personal reasons, and some out of protest.


What number of delegates actually attended the Constitutional Convention?

39 delegates signed the Constitution, or 71% of the 55 delegates who attended the convention. Most of those who did not sign had left the convention early -- some for personal reasons, and some out of protest.


Were not all delegates willing to sign the constitution?

That's true. Some people wanted other things included before they would sign.


Why did some delegates not support the new constitution?

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Why did only 35 people sign the constitution not all the 55 deligates?

It should be noted that only 39 delegates signed the Constitution. There is one additional signature, that of William Jackson - he was the secretary of the convention and not a delegate. Of the 55 delegates, all of them identified themselves at some point in their lives as Christians or, at the very least, Deists. The vast majority were Protestant, most being Episcopalian, with Presbyterian also making up considerable number. Only two were Roman Catholic.


Did the original constitution have the Bill of Rights?

No. They were added because some delegates refused to approve the constitution without it.


Who was the first person to sign the constititution?

Delegates to the Constitutional Convention, held in Philadelphia in 1787, signed the Constitution of the United States. Each state sent delegates to the convention. Not all the delegates signed the Constitution as it was finally approved. Some delegates, like George Mason, refused to sign the document because they felt it was not democratic enough. This site will have a listing of all the delegates by state, and a short biography of each. http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/marryff.html MrV


Why did some delegates not agree with the constitution?

they didn't want people to stay in there country thats what i got out of it


Why didnt delegates sign the constitution?

Nine members of the Constitutional Convention did not sign the document. Some left the Convention before it was over and some did not sign because they disagreed with parts of the document. Here is a listing of some of the "Founding Fathers" who did not sign the document because they disagreed with parts of it or all of it. * Elbridge Gerry * George Mason * Edmund Randolph


What is the true date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

The greater majority of the delegates did not sign until August 2, 1776. Only John Hancock and the Secretary of Congress, Charles Thomson signed it on July 4, 1776. Although Congress had decreed that all delegates sign it on August 2, there were still some delegates who did not sign it till later.