Which requirement was necessary for Congress to pass any 'important' legislation, such as declaring war?
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Correct answer: A supermajority of 9 out of 13 states
While routine matters required a simple majority, major decisions required nine states to agree. This high threshold meant that very little significant legislation was actually passed.
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