Had You Been a Delegate to the Virginia State Convention

question 37

Essay

Had you been a delegate to the Virginia state convention, charged with considering ratification of the Constitution, would you have voted to ratify the Constitution? Had you been a delegate to the New Hampshire state convention, charged with considering ratification of the Constitution, would you have voted to ratify the Constitution? Defend your ratification decisions in each case.

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Definitions:

Public Administration

The implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and prepares civil servants for working in the public service.

Commission

A fee paid to an agent or employee for conducting a transaction or a sale, which is often a percentage of the sale's value.

Nonprofit Academic

Refers to educational initiatives and institutions not aimed at generating profits, often focusing on public service and community needs.

Measurable Results

Quantifiable outcomes that can be used to gauge the effectiveness or impact of an activity, program, or policy.