The Articles of Confederation

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What is the definition of a Republic?

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A government where citizens rule through elected representatives

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What does Bicameral mean?

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A two-house legislative body that divides up government responsibility

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What is a constitution?

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A plan of government

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America's first constitution, adopted in 1777, was called:

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The Articles of Confederation

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How many states had to approve AMENDMENTS to the Articles of Confederation? Options: 7 states (more than 1/2 of the states), All 13 states, 9 states (roughly 2/3 of the states), All non-slave states

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All 13 states

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Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state have on proposed laws, regardless of their actual population?

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1

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Was there a Chief Executive (President) or Supreme Court under the Articles of Confederation?

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No

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How many votes were needed under the Articles of Confederation to pass a LAW?

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9

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What distinguishes a republic from a direct democracy?

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In a republic, representatives are elected to make decisions.