Question

question 9
why was unanimous consent required to amend the articles of confederation?
to limit federal power
to protect national unity
to discourage state rebellions
to fast-track decisions

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was designed with a weak central government. Requiring unanimous consent to amend was a way to limit the power of the federal (central) government. Each state had significant sovereignty under the Articles, and making amendments difficult (by requiring all states to agree) was a safeguard against the federal government gaining too much power. Protecting national unity was not the main reason as the structure under the Articles was more about state - centered governance. Discouraging state rebellions was not the intent of this rule. Fast - tracking decisions was the opposite of what unanimous consent would do (it made the amendment process very slow).

Answer:

To limit federal power