Article 7: Ratification of the Constitution

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The seventh article of the U.S. Constitution details the process through which the Constitution can become law. In other words, the Constitution would be established when nine of the original thirteen states accept it.

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The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.