Would you have voted to ratify the U.S. Constitution as written in 1787? Why?

Answer 1

With the addition of the Bill of Rights, Amendments 1-10, the constitution granted people individual rights supreme to the "rights" of the federal or state governments.
Historically, without the Bill of Rights, its doubtful that the Constitution would have been adopted.

Answer 2

Yes,I feel King GeorgeIII was overstepping his bounds. He had became a tyrant.

The Constitution was written in a direct and proper manner,it still works well today.Thomas Jefferson and the boys did a fine job!

Answer 3

I would have, for a couple of reasons. One is that it is a kick-butt document, brilliant in its optimism and possibilities. Another is that Ben Franklin gave an *incredible* speech at the closing of the debates, reminding the representatives that for a democracy to work, everyone has to be willing to compromise. He asked all the representatives to "doubt their own infallibility," just a little. It's a lesson I wish we and our leaders could remember now.

Here's a link to that speech, below. It's short, I promise!

Answer 4

No, I would have added that this is not a living document it means exactly what it says and may not be interpreted or modified except by a supermajority of citizens.