Which of the following best describes an effect on the Spanish American war A) Cuba became a US territory B) Puerto Rico became US territory C) the Philippines was returned to Spanish control D) the United States reader the Philippines for the island of Guam

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.