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 Articles required a unanimous vote in Congress, so single dissenting states could block any federal measures.
A unanimous vote was required to amend the articles but only a 2/3 majority (9/13) to pass any law.
Under the Articles of the Confederation, which was adopted during the American Revolution as the basis of the new government, each state had one vote on pieces of legislation. Under this system, a 3/4 vote was necessary to pass new laws and a unanimous vote was required to add amendments to the Articles.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
the Northwest Territory under the Articles of Confederation
The Articles required a unanimous vote in Congress, so single dissenting states could block any federal measures.
A unanimous vote was required to amend the articles but only a 2/3 majority (9/13) to pass any law.
"Articles of Confederation" OR "confederation" or "the Articles of Confederation"
Under the Articles of the Confederation, which was adopted during the American Revolution as the basis of the new government, each state had one vote on pieces of legislation. Under this system, a 3/4 vote was necessary to pass new laws and a unanimous vote was required to add amendments to the Articles.
Thirteen states were represented under the Articles of the Confederation.
There was no national court system under the Articles of Confederation. (GradPoint)
the Northwest Territory under the Articles of Confederation
Under the Articles of Confederation, the term of the President was one year.
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Yes, the US was allowed to make treaties under the Articles of Confederation.
The states had more power over taxation under the Articles of Confederation.
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