Why were ratifying conventions important in the debate over the Constitution?
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Correct answer: They let elected delegates in each state debate and vote on approving the Constitution
The Constitution was submitted to special state ratifying conventions rather than simply imposed by Congress. These conventions became major arenas for Federalist and Anti-Federalist arguments.
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