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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.

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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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