Why were colonists still divided on the idea of independence in the early 1770s? A. The king had treated the people in the colonies so well.
B. They did not like the violent methods from patriot groups.
C. There had never been a revolution of this magnitude.
D. The British were still open to compromise and negotiations.

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.