The below contains provisions of the
-required unanimous consent from all states for amendments
-regulated the sale of government owned land settlers
- created a national government consisting solely of a single house of Congress, and which each state would have one vote.
A. Northwest ordinance
B. Articles of confederation.
C. US Constitution.
D. Declaration of independence.
A. Northwest ordinance
B. Articles of confederation.
Is it A or B? I can only choose one??
Apologies for the confusion. The correct answer is B. Articles of Confederation.
The correct answer is B. Articles of Confederation.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down each option and analyze its features in relation to the given provisions.
A. Northwest Ordinance: The Northwest Ordinance was an important legislation during the period of the Articles of Confederation, but its provisions mainly focused on the governance and expansion of the Northwest Territory. It did not contain provisions related to unanimous consent for amendments or the creation of a single-house Congress with equal representation.
B. Articles of Confederation: The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States and were in effect from 1781 to 1789. The provisions mentioned in the question accurately describe the features of the Articles of Confederation. Under the Articles of Confederation, amendments required unanimous consent from all states, the sale of government-owned land was regulated for settlers, and there was one house of Congress in which each state had one vote.
C. US Constitution: The US Constitution, adopted in 1787, superseded the Articles of Confederation. While it shares similarities with the provisions mentioned, it is not the correct answer. The Constitution introduced a different system with a bicameral legislature, where representation in the Senate was equal for all states, while representation in the House of Representatives was based on population.
D. Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776, established the colonies' independence from British rule but did not contain provisions related to unanimous consent for amendments, land sales, or the creation of a single-house Congress.
Therefore, based on the given provisions, the correct answer is B. Articles of Confederation.