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• What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
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• Create a new government for the U.S.
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When were they adopted?
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March 1, 1781
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How long were the Articles of Confederation in effect?
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Eight years
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Under what circumstances were the Articles replaced and with what?
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A replacement was suggested by many because they thought they weren’t working –constitutional convention
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What type of government does the document create?
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A loose confederation of states
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How many branches of government are created?
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1
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What branches left out?
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Executive and judicial
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How many reps does each state send to congress?
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Between two and seven inclusive and each state gets one vote
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What’s required for congressional action?
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Nine states consent
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What was required to amend the articles?
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Unanimous consent
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Under a of c where is the locus of power?
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States
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