The ratification process was completed and the Constitution went into effect:

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The ratification process was completed in 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, thus meeting the requirement for it to go into effect. It is important to note that although the Constitution went into effect in 1788, the Bill of Rights, which outlines individual liberties and rights, was not added until 1791.

The Ratification Process Was Completed and the Constitution Went into Effect