Question

Article 9 of the Articles of Confederation states: "The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war...unless nine States assent."

What does this passage suggest about the first government of the United States?
Responses
A The power of Congress was directly influenced by the individual states.The power of Congress was directly influenced by the individual states.
B The Founders created a high standard of responsibility by requiring nine states to agree.The Founders created a high standard of responsibility by requiring nine states to agree.
C The United States did not want to enter a war quickly because we were a young, vulnerable nation.The United States did not want to enter a war quickly because we were a young, vulnerable nation.
D The states were hesitant to move to war and asked the Congress to be deliberate in their actions.

Answer 1

A

The requirement that nine states must agree shows that individual state approval constrained Congress’s ability to act — reflecting the states' strong influence under the Articles of Confederation.