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How many delegates did the articles of confederation gave congress?
The Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent of the 13 states to amend it. Two attempts were made to do so, each one failing by one vote.
Why could the constitution be called an illegal document under the articles of confederation?
The Constitution was originally intended to amend the Articles of Confederation and the framers decided to replace it. It would be considered illegal because the Articles required all of the states to ratify amendments and the Constitution only required nine of 13.
One weakness of the Articles of Confederation was that they provided for?
The greatest weakness of the Articles of Confederation was the lack of central government. Some states even went to war with each other before the constitution came into effect.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the founding fathers hoped to change in the Constitution?
It was difficult to amend.
Why did the articles make the government weak?
-congress only national institution; there was no executive of judiciary branch -congress' power was limited; no direct authority to tax, regualte interstate and foreign trade, or raise an army -each state had 1 vote in congress, super majority (9 out of 13) was needed to act on majopr issues such as the appropriation of funds -all powers not specifically granted to congress belonged to the states -a unanimous vote of the states was required to amend the Articles
How many states had to approve an amendments to the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent of the states for an amendment. Two attempts were made to amend the Articles of Confederation, each one failing by one vote.
How many votes were required to pass legislation under the articles of Confederation?
A unanimous vote was required to amend the articles but only a 2/3 majority (9/13) to pass any law.
Why did delegates gather in 1787 for the constitutional convention?
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
Is it true that under the Articles of Confederation a unanimous vote was needed to pass a law?
No, 9/13 was required to pass a law. However all 13 had to be in agreement to Amend the Articles of Confederation which is why it took years to get rid of the poorly run government.
The mechanism to alter the articles of confederation required the consent of how many states?
the constitution had to be approved by 13 states
How many delegates did the articles of confederation gave congress?
The Articles of Confederation required unanimous consent of the 13 states to amend it. Two attempts were made to do so, each one failing by one vote.
What is Process of changing Articles of Confederation or constitution?
amend
Why was the ability to amend the articles of confederation given to congress?
Because congress convinced them that the articles of confederation should be given to them
Which event was originally intended as a meeting to modify the articles of confederation?
it was the constitutional convention that was an effort to amend the articles of confederation.
Why did delegates in 1787 for the Constitution Convention?
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
Why could the constitution be called an illegal document under the articles of confederation?
The Constitution was originally intended to amend the Articles of Confederation and the framers decided to replace it. It would be considered illegal because the Articles required all of the states to ratify amendments and the Constitution only required nine of 13.
The constitution had to be approved by who?
The Articles of Confederation failed as a form of government for America partly because they granted very few powers to the government, and on top of this they were very difficult to amend. Changing anything about the Articles would require a unanimous vote from all thirteen states.
