Ernest has 3/4 of a yard of ribbon. she used 1/2 of it to wrap a gift. how much ribbon did she use

After the experience with great britain having a monarchy, the united states realized that everyone needed to have a voice in the government. the fact that americans had no voice was the main reason for the war. thus, they created a democracy, where the people voted for their representatives and the government ruled with the consent of the people.