Question

benjamin franklin _ patrick henry _ james madison _ john adams _ robert morris _ alexander hamilton _ a. first vice president b. submitted virginia plan c. ny delegate & federalist d. financier of the revolution e. “smelt a rat” f. oldest delegate at convention short answer / fill in the blanks 1. write a definition of democracy. _ 2. number of the amendment that changed the way we elect u.s. senators. _ 3. name three of the original 13 colonies. _ 4. the constitutional convention adjourned on what date? _ 5. how many states had to ratify the constitution before it went into effect? _

Explanation:

1. Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
2. The 17th Amendment changed the way U.S. senators are elected, from being chosen by state legislatures to being elected by popular vote.
3. Three of the original 13 colonies are Massachusetts, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. There are multiple correct combinations.
4. The Constitutional Convention adjourned on September 17, 1787.
5. Nine states had to ratify the Constitution before it went into effect.

Answer:

1. A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
2. 17th Amendment
3. Massachusetts, Virginia, Pennsylvania
4. September 17, 1787
5. 9