Under the Articles of Confederation, a Supermajority of 9 Out

question 31

Multiple Choice

Under the Articles of Confederation, a supermajority of 9 out of 13 states was required to​

• A) ​pass an amendment.
• B) ​borrow or spend money.
• C) ​impose taxes.
• D) ​create a regulation for interstate commerce.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, endowed with the judicial power of the government and hence functions as the ultimate authority on constitutional interpretation.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Political Balance

The distribution of political power among different parties or factions, contributing to the stability or governance of a society or institution.