How did the dred scott decision influence the presidential elections of 1860?
a. the decision gave rise to the know-nothing party, which won the election.
b. the decision gave rise to the free soil party, which won the election.
c. the decision strengthened the democratic party, which won the election.
d. the decision strengthened the republican party, which won the election.

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.