How and why did President Polk gain control over Texas?

Which of the following was a characteristic of government proposed by the new jersey plan?

According to the article, what did plato and aristotle have in common?

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.