Describe the agreements reached between the united states and mexico after the mexican-american war. then, evaluate whether or not the united states and mexico benefited from the agreements

The U.S. got the better part of the deal. They acquired Texas as well as California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma.  The U.S. grew in size as more settlers moved into these new territories.  Mexicans and Native Americans faced difficulty as they lost their citizenship and their rights.  Some Mexicans wanted the restoration of Mexican rule while others wanted American citizenship.

should congress have the power to interpret the constitution? write a paragraph in which you argue for or against the wide application of the limplied power