Which of the Following Rules Governing Ratification Did NOT Give

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rules governing ratification did NOT give a tactical advantage to the Federalists?

• A) Requirement that ratification require approval of nine states
• B) Requirement that ratification take place through special state conventions
• C) Requirement that at least two-thirds of the states approve the Constitution
• D) Requirement prohibiting disclosure of day-to-day proceedings in the Constitutional Convention
• E) Requirement that ratification decisions be made during the winter

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Definitions:

Evangelical Christianity

A branch of Christianity emphasizing personal faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, the authority of the Bible, and the importance of spreading Christian teachings.

Antislavery Views

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Nonslaveowning Farmers

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Yeoman Farmer

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