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Ratification of the Constitution Indexes | Index to Volumes 4–7: Ratification of the Constitution by the States: Massachusetts | L | Legislatures, State
Friday, 25 January, A.M. and P.M. [Ratification by the States 7:1812]+
– amendments to Articles of Confederation must by ratified by [1 reference]
– as check on Congress under Constitution [2 references]
– followed Congress’ recommendation during Revolution but not afterwards [1 reference]
– Constitution prohibits their issuance of paper money [5 references]
– did not consider substance of Constitution before calling conventions [2 references]
– transmitted Constitution to people without comment [1 reference]
– lower houses usually have one-year terms [1 reference]
– oath to support Constitution required of [1 reference]
– peacetime army needs consent of [3 references]
– prohibited by state constitutions from adopting Constitution [1 reference]
– raises money for Congress under Articles of Confederation [1 reference]
– representation not based solely on population [1 reference]
– Senate and President depend on for their existence [1 reference]
– will keep U.S. Senate as effective safeguard against aristocracy [1 reference]
– will strengthen Senate and weaken House of Representatives [1 reference]
– are trusted [3 references]