Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention find it necessary to draft the Bill of Rights? Do you think there are certain amendments in the Bill of Rights that are more important than others for the effective functioning of a democracy?

Choose all that apply. what two things did the wealthy merchants of ancient egypt want?

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

What are the media and the press sometimes referred to as? a.the fourth estateb.the sixth branchc.the mouthpiece of the governmentd. the first estate