What became a major issue in Congress following Missouri's request to join the United States in 1820?A. The slave trade in Washington, D. C.B. The Fugitive Slave Act upsetting people in the NorthC. The possibility of war with MexicoD. The balance between free states and slave states

Under president reagan, the united states began to develop the strategic defense initiative, nicknamed "star wars.” what was the goal of that plan?

Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of thomas hobbes? democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. a country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. people have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. a country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.

Two of these describe "federalism." (choose two answers) select one or more: a. the national government absolutely controls all state governments. b. power is shared by the national and state governments. c. state governments exercise absolute power over the national government. d. it is a compromise meant to eliminate the disadvantages of a "unitary" and a "confederate" system.