USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One change from the Articles of Confederation was from a unicameral legislature to a bicameral legislature. What are the two bodies that make up Congress?
A
House of Representatives and Congress
B
Senate and House of Representatives
C
Senate and Confederation
D
Legislators and Legislatives
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beginning in 1781, the government of the United States operated under the Articles of Confederation. The Articles created a unicameral legislature, called Congress, without a separate executive and judicial branch.

Detailed explanation-2: -A unicameral legislature has only one chamber, or body, that makes decisions. A bicameral legislature has two chambers, often with different procedures and powers, that ultimately must work together to make policy and exercise other legislative powers and responsibilities.

Detailed explanation-3: -A central feature of any constitution is the organization of the legislature. It may be a unicameral body with one chamber or a bicameral body with two chambers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The state of Nebraska is the only state in the country that does not have a bicameral legislature. Instead, the Nebraska Legislature has only one house-called the Unicameral-that serves the citizens of the state. Representatives from the Unicameral are called senators.

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