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The Need for a Constitution

Question 25 • *GHS Government *V*

How many of the thirteen states needed to approve a law before it could be passed, under the Articles of Confederation?

Answer
A
three
B
seven
C
nine
D
thirteen

Explanation

Under the Articles of Confederation, a law required approval from at least 9 of the 13 states. That was a two-thirds majority, so the correct choice is nine.

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