Question

topic test bank: the constitution updated
before any new states can be admitted to the union, they first have to
a. sign away some of their lands to the federal government.
b. create a state constitution that provides a republican form of government.
c. allow congress and the president to choose their state governor.
d. agree to create a state government with a bicameral legislature.

Explanation:

Under the U.S. Constitution's Guarantee Clause, new states must have a republican form of government, established via their state constitution. Options A, C, and D are not constitutional requirements for admission.

Answer:

B. create a State constitution that provides a republican form of government.