Ratification of the United States Constitution by Rhode Island the convention instead set about drafting a new Constitution. Rhode Island was the only state to not participate in its proceedings. By April 1, 1789, the new constitution had entered into force after the required nine states had completed their ratification processes. The First United States Congress had already convened, and the Congress had already passed twelve proposed amendments, but Rhode Island still had not ratified the new Constitution and continued to effectively operate outside the new governmental structure. Opposition was chiefly due to the paper money issued in Rhode Island pounds since 1786 by the governing Country Party, intended
President of Nigeria the general election. The President has the powers entrusted by the Constitution and legislation, including those necessary to perform the functions of Head of State and Head of the national executive. The President is responsible for: Chapter VI, Part I, Section 131 of the constitution states that a person may be qualified for election of the office of the President if: A person who meets the above qualifications is still disqualified from holding the office of the President if: The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath of office for the President of the federation. The oath is administered by the