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Ratification

Definition

Ratification is the formal approval or acceptance of a decision, action, or plan. In the context of US Government, it often refers to the process by which proposed laws or constitutional amendments are approved and become legally binding.

Related terms

Constitutional Amendment: A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution that has been ratified by three-fourths of the states.

Treaty: An agreement between two or more countries that is formally ratified by each country's government.

Veto Power: The power held by an executive branch (like the President) to reject a proposal made by a legislative body.

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Subjects (1)

  • AP US History

Study guides (1)

  • AP US Government - 1.3 Federalist No. 10 & Brutus 1 Summary

Practice Questions (16)

  • What term was used to describe those who opposed the ratification of the new U.S Constitution?

  • How did Alexander Hamilton's arguments in the Federalist Papers support ratification of the U.S Constitution?

  • What was the primary reason behind the Federalists’ support for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

  • Who authored the majority of the Federalist Papers, which advocated for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

  • Which criticism against the U.S. Constitution during its ratification was primarily addressed by The Federalist Papers?

  • How did the ratification of the U.S. Constitution directly influence the formation of today's political parties?

  • What if George Washington had opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

  • What would likely be most controversial if we were debating ratification today?

  • Which amendment's ratification directly resulted from women’s suffrage movements?

  • Why has the Supreme Court rarely ruled on the Second Amendment since its ratification in 1791?

  • How did ratification of the Fourth Amendment influence law enforcement practices?

  • How did World War II impact the ratification of the 22nd Amendment, limiting presidential terms?

  • What impact did the ratification of the Twenty-sixth Amendment have on presidential elections?

  • Why has the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, maintained its relevance since its ratification in 1920?

  • Which movement led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, granting women's suffrage?

  • Which critical event led to the ratification of the 15th Amendment, granting African American men the right to vote?

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