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Nine States were required. They were ratified by state conventions and not the state legislatures.

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Under the articles of confederation how many states did Congress need to pass?

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.


How many states had to vote in favor for the articles of confederation to pass the law?

The Articles of Confederation orformally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was the first Constitution. And has beensuperseded by the current one


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.


Must be pass by congress before a territory can become a state?

For a territory to become a state in the United States, Congress must pass an enabling act that allows the territory to draft a state constitution. Once the constitution is drafted and ratified by the residents of the territory, Congress must then pass an act of admission, formally granting statehood. This process ensures that the new state meets certain requirements and is integrated into the Union.


Why did congress pass the suffrage amendment?

To give equal voting rights to women. Congress did not enact that amendment or any other. The STATES amended the Constitution to allow female voting.

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How many states were required to pass the US Constitution?

All 13 out of 13 states.


What is the effect of the supremacy clause in the Constitution?

States cannot pass laws the contradict the Constitution


What things did the federalists do to pass the constitution in the states?

they lied


The President pass a bill it is call what?

the United States Constitution


How did congress persuade the states to pass the constitution?

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What group is given to pass the laws by the constitution?

The United States Congress, as prescribed by Article I of the Constitution.


What groups given the power to pass laws by the Constitution?

The United States Congress, as prescribed by Article I of the Constitution.


What Fraction of the states does it take to pass an amendment to the constitution?

Three fourths.


What type of vote is required to pass a law?

required to have 2/3 of the states vote yes


How many states have to agree with the law in order for it to pass?

None, according to the constitution states are free to govern themselves however they want and can chose what laws they want to set into place and what not


Under the articles of confederation how many states did Congress need to pass?

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.


What important powers did the Constitution leave in hands of the states?

The states could pass and enforce laws and also regulate trade within the state.