state ratifying convention
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concept
A state ratifying convention is a specially convened body of delegates within a U.S. state, assembled for the sole purpose of debating and deciding whether to approve a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| constitutional ratifying convention | 1 |
Instances (5)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| New York Convention | — |
| Pennsylvania Ratifying Convention | — |
| Maryland Ratifying Convention | — |
| New York Ratifying Convention | constitutional ratifying convention |
| Massachusetts ratifying convention | — |