In order for the Constitution to be formally adopted,________ of the ________ states in the Union had to agree to its terms.
A)7; 13
B)9; 13
C)13; 13
D)34; 50

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When the Constitution was written in 1787, it required approval from nine of the thirteen states in order to be formally adopted and replace the Articles of Confederation as the new system of government. This process was outlined in Article VII of the Constitution. Eventually, all thirteen states did ratify the Constitution, but only after much debate and negotiation.

In Order for the Constitution to Be Formally Adopted,________ of the ________

In Order for the Constitution to Be Formally Adopted, of the