The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to the states for ratification. Each state held a convention to debate the proposed Constitution, requiring the approval of nine states for it to take effect. This process underscored the importance of state involvement in the formation of the new government. ;
The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to the states for ratification. Each state held conventions to debate the proposed Constitution, requiring the approval of nine states to be adopted. This process ensured state involvement in creating the new government framework.
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