Author Question: One advantage of the ratification method established by the Constitutional Convention was that it ... (Read 41 times)

Brittanyd9008 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

One advantage of the ratification method established by the Constitutional Convention was that it

a. included small and large state delegations.
b. combined public opinion and deliberation.
c. required unanimous consent.
d. allowed states to adopt different versions of the Constitution.
e. did not require participation of the people.

Question 2

Why did the delegates reject a requirement for unanimous ratification of the Constitution?

a. It would be too time consuming.
b. Rhode Island refused to participate if unanimous ratification was required.
c. It would be unfair to the majority of states and their people if one state refused to ratify the Constitution.
d. Unanimity was unpopular with the people.
e. Unanimous ratification was not required by the Articles of Confederation.