Mostly because of the cheap workforce. For example, an Ipad produced in the US would cost much much more because the workers would ask for much much higher wages due to the higher standard of living. In many SEA regions the standard is lower so people also receive much much less money for doing the same work.
Nine of the thirteen states were required for ratification
He was completely against it.
The federal court system has three main levels: District courts (the trial court), circuit courts (first level of appeal), and the Supreme Court of the United States (final level of appeal)