An important procedural decision approved at the opening of the Constitutional Convention involved ________.
A) publicizing the convention's meetings and debates
B) refusing to allow the small states to present their plans for constitutional revisions
C) the decision to keep deliberations as secret as possible
D) the election of James Madison as chairman
E) the requirement of a plurality rather than a simple majority to implement changes

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The Constitutional Convention decided to keep their deliberations as secret as possible to allow for open and candid discussion without fear of political repercussions. This decision was made to encourage the delegates to speak their minds and make compromises freely.

An Important Procedural Decision Approved at the Opening of the Constitutional