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Nine of the thirteen states had to approve the Article of Confederation.
True. The Articles of Confederation required the approval of all 13 states for ratification, while the U.S. Constitution only required the consent of nine states to become effective. This difference allowed for a more streamlined process in adopting the Constitution compared to the Articles of Confederation.
congress had the power to amend the articles of confederation
No, the Articles of Confederation are not legally binding in the United States. They were replaced by the Constitution in 1789.
Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress required the approval of nine out of the thirteen states to pass most legislation. This requirement made it challenging to enact laws and govern effectively, as achieving consensus among the states was often difficult. Additionally, certain actions, such as amending the Articles, required unanimous consent from all thirteen states.
the constitution had to be approved by 13 states
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.
Thirteen states were represented under the Articles of the Confederation.
Nine of the thirteen states had to approve the Article of Confederation.
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.
the articles of confederation was the first governing document
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States, but they were replaced by the current Constitution in 1789. Therefore, the Articles of Confederation are no longer valid as the governing document of the United States.
congress had the power to amend the articles of confederation
Articles of Confederation gave the States to much power and the Federal government had no control over the states.
No, the Articles of Confederation are not legally binding in the United States. They were replaced by the Constitution in 1789.
formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 founding states that established the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states and served as its first constitution.
The Articles of Confederation created a loose confederation of independent states that gave limited powers to the central government.