Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S. Constitution to go into effect?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

All 13 states had to ratify it.

Answer 1

9 of the 13 states had to ratify it.

Answer 2

In the preamble of the Constitution, to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer?
(1 point)
Responses

provide for a police force
provide for a police force

provide a military
provide a military

ensure liberty to future generations
ensure liberty to future generations

provide money for scientific research

Answer 3

provide a military