The ruling in U.S. v. Lopez (1995) restricted the scope of Congress's power to regulate commerce

Northern Elites in the 1800s saw the West as important to them because it was

a. a substantial source of raw materials. b. a lucrative market for manufactured goods to be consumed. c. an area for the development of non-slave states to fight Southern political power. d. All of the above are true.

As opposed to their opponents, which of the following is an advantage the Federalists had in the debate over the ratification of the Constitution?

A. They assumed a positive name, leaving their opposition with a negative label. B. They favored the bill of rights more strongly than their opponents. C. They had the support of ordinary farmers and merchants. D. They wrote brilliantly, attacking nearly every clause of the new constitution document. E. They stood for the status quo, which gave them the support of the working class.