The Chief Obstacle to Ratification of the Constitution by the States

question 24

Multiple Choice

The chief obstacle to ratification of the Constitution by the states was which of the following?

• A) Its failure to abolish slavery
• B) The omission of a Bill of Rights
• C) The power it granted to tax
• D) The lack of court structure below the Supreme Court
• E) Inclusion of the plural executive

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Definitions:

Condition Precedent

A contractual clause that requires certain conditions to be met before the contract becomes legally binding.

Condition Subsequent

A specific condition in a contract that, when it occurs, ends the contract's obligations.

Exemption Clause

A contract term that limits the liability of one party under certain circumstances, often found in terms and conditions.

Fundamental Breach

A violation of a contract that is so severe it permits the aggrieved party to terminate the agreement and possibly seek damages.