PPT-Ratification of the Constitution

What were some major differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan introduced at the Constitutional Convention Bell Ringer Copies of the new Constitution were sent to all of the states . Used for presidential elections. Framers had concerns that voters wouldn’t make informed decisions. Each state selects electors equal in number to its congressional representation. Electors vote twice: once for president, once for vice president. The Never Ending Debate. The Ratification Process. The drafting of the new United States Constitution was only the beginning of the process to make it the law of the land. In order for this to happen, at least nine of the thirteen states would have to ratify the Constitution. The debate over ratification would split the political leaders of the time. People who supported ratification of the Constitution were Federalists, and those who opposed the new Constitution were Anti-Federalists. The debate over ratification of the Constitution would take place on the pages of the many newspapers and pamphlets that circulated in the country.. Today’s Essential Question: What difficulties had to be overcome during . the ratification of the . Constitution?. Vocabulary. evaluate. – to decide value or worth of something. debate. – a discussion or . 8 STEPS AT A GLANCE. 1. Read. the Question. 2. Circle Key. Words. 3. Paraphrase the Question. 4. Flip the Question into a Statement. 5. Brain Storm or Solve. 6. Fill. in the Blanks. 7. Write the Response Using A-P-E. However, a closer look at who ratified the Constitution in these early states and how it was done indicates that the contest was much closer than might appear at first glance. Four of the five states to first ratify were small states that stood to benefit from a strong national government that could restrain abuses by their larger neighbors.. How is the Constitution able to change over time?. The United States Constitution is one of the world's oldest written Constitutions. It is also a short document compared to many other constitutions. . JYOTI. Assistant Professor. Department of Political Science. PGGC-11. Chandigarh. Historical Background of Constitution Assembly of India. Demand for the . C. onstitution Assembly. Acceptance of Demand for the . Ratification – to make official/put into effect. The . states have to approve the new government. 9 of the 13 states have to . ratify. Thursday November 17. th. 2016. Pick up your spirals/folders, take out a pen/pencil and your . . . 1. PRESENTATION TO SELECT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. 13 OCTOBER 2015. CONTENTS. Purpose. Background. Motivation. Strategic Focus of the Cabinet . Memorandum. SA’s obligations / Implementation Plan. End of the . Constitutional Convention. Ended Sept. 17, 1787 – . only . 39 men of 55 ultimately signed the . Constitution. Under . the Articles of Confederation, . all 13 states had to agree, . Under the Constitution, . Please turn cell phones off or to silent.. A ringing cell phone is a $5.00 contribution to the NEA Children’s Fund.. Legal Responsibility. Union negotiates the contract for all members of the bargaining unit. Power and Purpose. Lowi. , Ginsberg, . Shepsle. , . Ansolabehere. Constructing a Government:. The Founding and the Constitution. Chapter 2. The Founding and the First Principle of Politics. All political behavior has a purpose. Terms to add to your . vocab. rings. Ratify . – formally approving something (The rat says yea!). Bill of Rights - . the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, establishing rights and protections for American citizens. Lesson 2.5: Ratification and the Bill of Rights. Essential Question. How did the political, economic, and social turning points of the Revolutionary Era shape American ideals of tyranny and revolution?.