Ratification How many states would be needed to approve? (13? 7?) Who should ratify? (people? States legislatures?) People
Signing the Constitution Reasons to Sign Near perfect Nothing better could be created Strong/effective union Government powers are limited 3 branches divide power so that none can become too powerful Reasons Not to Sign Gave to much power to the national government Did not protect the peoples rights Fear Congress can burden country with taxes Judicial branch will over power state courts Feared giving up state powers