Question

1. Why did the Framers of the Constitution want ratification votes cast by

special state conventions rather than by state legislatures?

Answer 1

The state conventions represent the interests and sentiments of the people more closely.

Step-by-step explanation:

The framers of the constitution decided that special state conventions were a more adequate means to represent the interests of the people. The idea behind this is that the states hold a referendum to decide on matters of a federal constitution amendment. The legislative body of the state has an indirect appeal to the people of each state, while a referendum is a better means to decide which laws to pass. The framers of the constitution thus proposed to hold state conventions.