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How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?
How many states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to become law?
The Constitution was ratified by the existing state legislatures.
The Constitution was ratified by the existing state legislatures.
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What was the primary reason the framers avoided asking state legislatures to approve the Constitution?
What was the primary reason the framers avoided asking state legislatures to approve the Constitution?
They would have to give up some of their own power with ratification.
What was the greatest point of contention regarding ratification, both at the Constitutional Convention and during the ratification process?
What was the greatest point of contention regarding ratification, both at the Constitutional Convention and during the ratification process?
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The Constitution was approved by delegates at the Constitutional Convention in ______.
The Constitution was approved by delegates at the Constitutional Convention in ______.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Why was it considered appropriate for convention delegates to decide on the ratification of the Constitution?
Why was it considered appropriate for convention delegates to decide on the ratification of the Constitution?
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The Constitution was immediately accepted by all delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
The Constitution was immediately accepted by all delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
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What was the primary reason many states supported the ratification of the Constitution?
What was the primary reason many states supported the ratification of the Constitution?
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Thomas Jefferson believed that a bill of rights was unnecessary for the Constitution.
Thomas Jefferson believed that a bill of rights was unnecessary for the Constitution.
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According to the provided text, what was a key concern Thomas Jefferson had regarding the Constitution?
According to the provided text, what was a key concern Thomas Jefferson had regarding the Constitution?
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Smaller states like Delaware favored the Constitution because equal representation in the Senate would give them a degree of _________ with larger states.
Smaller states like Delaware favored the Constitution because equal representation in the Senate would give them a degree of _________ with larger states.
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According to Jefferson, why is it important to have a bill of rights?
According to Jefferson, why is it important to have a bill of rights?
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Match the following groups with their primary position on the Constitution:
Match the following groups with their primary position on the Constitution:
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Larger states were generally in favor of the Constitution because they believed it was essential for their defense.
Larger states were generally in favor of the Constitution because they believed it was essential for their defense.
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What did Jefferson say about the inconveniences of not having a bill of rights?
What did Jefferson say about the inconveniences of not having a bill of rights?
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Which of the following states were initially feared to be unlikely to ratify the Constitution?
Which of the following states were initially feared to be unlikely to ratify the Constitution?
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Federalists believed a strong government would hinder economic growth.
Federalists believed a strong government would hinder economic growth.
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What was a key concern of Anti-Federalists regarding the proposed national government?
What was a key concern of Anti-Federalists regarding the proposed national government?
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The supporters of the Constitution were called ___________.
The supporters of the Constitution were called ___________.
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Match the group with their primary concern:
Match the group with their primary concern:
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According to the content, what was a key reason for Federalist support in New England?
According to the content, what was a key reason for Federalist support in New England?
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Anti-Federalists generally believed that the elite should have complete control of the government
Anti-Federalists generally believed that the elite should have complete control of the government
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Anti-Federalists worried that the strong central government would impose heavy _______ on farmers and planters.
Anti-Federalists worried that the strong central government would impose heavy _______ on farmers and planters.
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Which group was NOT likely to support the Federalists in 1787?
Which group was NOT likely to support the Federalists in 1787?
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Anti-Federalists believed that the diversity of religion tolerated by the Constitution would help form a political community with shared values.
Anti-Federalists believed that the diversity of religion tolerated by the Constitution would help form a political community with shared values.
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According to the content, what was a concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding tariffs?
According to the content, what was a concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding tariffs?
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Anti-Federalists believed that a large federal republic would not work as intended because it could lack the necessary _______ among its people.
Anti-Federalists believed that a large federal republic would not work as intended because it could lack the necessary _______ among its people.
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Match the following groups with their likely political stance in 1787:
Match the following groups with their likely political stance in 1787:
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What did Anti-Federalists fear about the lack of religious tests for public office?
What did Anti-Federalists fear about the lack of religious tests for public office?
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In 1787, voting districts were divided in a manner that gave more votes to the western part of the state than to the eastern part.
In 1787, voting districts were divided in a manner that gave more votes to the western part of the state than to the eastern part.
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What was considered necessary in a nation where people governed themselves?
What was considered necessary in a nation where people governed themselves?
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Which of the following best describes why smaller, less populous states favored the Constitution?
Which of the following best describes why smaller, less populous states favored the Constitution?
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The ratification of the Constitution required the unanimous approval of all states.
The ratification of the Constitution required the unanimous approval of all states.
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Besides the Federalist essays, what other factor helped to persuade states to ratify the Constitution?
Besides the Federalist essays, what other factor helped to persuade states to ratify the Constitution?
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The state of ______ was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
The state of ______ was the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
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Which of these was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
Which of these was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
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Match the states with the order in which they ratified the Constitution:
Match the states with the order in which they ratified the Constitution:
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George Washington played no role in the ratification debates.
George Washington played no role in the ratification debates.
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What significant promise helped convince some large states, like Virginia, to ratify the Constitution?
What significant promise helped convince some large states, like Virginia, to ratify the Constitution?
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According to the Federalists, why was it preferable for the president to have decision-making power?
According to the Federalists, why was it preferable for the president to have decision-making power?
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The Anti-Federalist Papers were written by a single group of men, just like The Federalist Papers.
The Anti-Federalist Papers were written by a single group of men, just like The Federalist Papers.
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What was the primary concern about not having term limits for members of Congress or the president?
What was the primary concern about not having term limits for members of Congress or the president?
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The need for 'decision, activity, secrecy, and _______' was a justification for a strong executive.
The need for 'decision, activity, secrecy, and _______' was a justification for a strong executive.
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Match the following states with their action regarding the Constitution:
Match the following states with their action regarding the Constitution:
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Who argued that Americans should not be afraid of a tyrannical president because it was easier to control one person than many?
Who argued that Americans should not be afraid of a tyrannical president because it was easier to control one person than many?
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New York was the first state to ratify the Constitution.
New York was the first state to ratify the Constitution.
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In addition to 'energy', what other capability did the Federalists champion for the president?
In addition to 'energy', what other capability did the Federalists champion for the president?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Identify the steps to ratify the Constitution
- Describe arguments for a strong national government and counterarguments from Anti-Federalists
Ratification Process
- The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia approved the Constitution in 1787.
- Ratification by nine of thirteen states was required before it became law.
- Copies were sent to each state for ratification conventions.
- This method avoided asking state legislatures to relinquish power.
- Delegates were elected by their constituents to represent their interests, not to diminish state legislative power.
- Ratification rested with citizens (through delegates) because the new nation was a republic.
Unusual Approach to Ratification
- The Articles of Confederation and the Confederation Congress relied on state consent.
- The framers of the Constitution bypassed state legislatures by asking for ratification conventions.
- Delegates were elected by their constituents to represent their interests. They were not asked to relinquish their legislative power.
- Ratification to the Constitution was appropriate, as it was a republic where the power lay with the people.
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Test your knowledge on the steps involved in ratifying the U.S. Constitution. This quiz covers the arguments for a strong national government and the counterarguments from Anti-Federalists, as well as the unique approach taken to secure ratification. See how well you understand the foundational processes of American governance.
