Ratify: Ratify means to formally approve or accept something, such as a treaty, constitution, or agreement. For example, after delegates drafted the Constitution at the Convention, it had to be ratified by each state before it could become law.
Federalism: Federalism is a political system that divides power between a central government and regional governments (such as states). It allows for shared governance and cooperation between different levels of authority.
Constitutional Convention: The Constitutional Convention was held in 1787 in Philadelphia with the purpose of drafting a new constitution for the United States. Delegates from each state gathered together to discuss and create the framework for our government.