How many of the states had to ratify the united states constitution in order for it to take effect?

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Mary

26 August, 17:04

How many of the states had to ratify the united states constitution in order for it to take effect?

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Rashad Mason · Answer 1

They decided to drop the matter. Instead, on September 28, Congress directed the state legislatures to call ratification conventions in each state. Article VII stipulated that nine states had to ratify the Constitution for it to go into effect.