The ratification of the U.S. Constitution required how many states?

The ratification of the U.S. Constitution required how many states?

• A. 12
• B. 9
• C. 7
• D. 10

Answer: (B)

Nine states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect, a threshold set in Article VII. This choice allowed broad support without demanding unanimous approval. The nine ratifications came as Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, and New Hampshire completed their conventions, and once New Hampshire joined, the framework could go into operation. Rhode Island and North Carolina delayed their approval for some time, with Rhode Island ratifying in 1790 and North Carolina in 1789 after the new government had begun.

Nine states were required to ratify the Constitution for it to take effect, a threshold set in Article VII. This choice allowed broad support without demanding unanimous approval. The nine ratifications came as Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, and New Hampshire completed their conventions, and once New Hampshire joined, the framework could go into operation. Rhode Island and North Carolina delayed their approval for some time, with Rhode Island ratifying in 1790 and North Carolina in 1789 after the new government had begun.