When the Articles of Confederation was in effect, how many states needed to be in agreement for a law to pass?
A 7
B 9
C 11
D 13
When the Articles of Confederation was in effect, how many states needed to be in agreement for a law to pass?
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The correct answer is B 9.
Under the Articles of Confederation, at least nine out of the thirteen states needed to agree in order for a law to pass. This requirement made it challenging to enact legislation and is often cited as one of the weaknesses of the Articles. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!