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:

Command Economy

An economy in which a central government either directly or indirectly sets output targets, incomes, and prices.

Labor

Labor describes the human exertion (whether physical or mental) that is applied to the production of goods and services.

Capital

Assets used for the production of goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Bumper Crop

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