During the colonial era, britain’s policy of mercantilism primarily affected the
a. economy and commerce of the thirteen colonies.
b. culture and society of the thirteen colonies.
c. religious institutions of the thirteen colonies.
d. politics and government of the thirteen colonies.

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.