When Alexander Hamilton argued that Congress had the constitutional authority to establish a national bank, what was the basis of his assertion?
A) Article 1, section 8 of the Constitution explicitly states that Congress has the authority to regulate banks.
B) The Ninth Amendment to the Constitution states any powers not contained in the Constitution are reserved to Congress.
C) The Constitution gives Congress the authority to do whatever is "necessary and proper" to perform its duties.
D) Article 2, section 3 of the Constitution allows the president as the chief executive of the country to establish any institution he sees fit.
E) The Tenth Amendment states that Congress can assume powers if those powers are implied in the Constitution.
C
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After settling in Utah in the 1840s, the Mormons:
A) established hundreds of communities from Oregon to Mexico. B) were granted federal recognition as sovereign state. C) mostly migrated into Mexico to escape U.S. jurisdiction. D) quickly conformed to mainstream American practices.
Which of the following was proposed in the Contract with America?
a) a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution b) creation of a common North American market Consider This: Spearheaded by Congressman Newt Gingrich, the Contract with America reflected familiar conservative goals. See 32.3.1: Clinton and Congress. c) removal of all tariff barriers with Europe Consider This: Spearheaded by Congressman Newt Gingrich, the Contract with America reflected familiar conservative goals. See 32.3.1: Clinton and Congress. d) a free-trade plan with Mexico and Canada Consider This: Spearheaded by Congressman Newt Gingrich, the Contract with America reflected familiar conservative goals. See 32.3.1: Clinton and Congress.
The buffalo provided the Plains Indians with all of their needs except which one?
a. transportation, when horses could not be used b. fuel to cook with and to warm themselves c. food during all seasons d. hides for clothing and teepees