The tacit approval of white supremacy in the South and the concession of the federal support for civil rights were a result of the

The Virginia Plan

a. allowed the national legislature to nullify state laws. b. provided for the president to be chosen by an electoral college. c. was supported by small states. d. severely limited the scope of national government. e. promoted political equality by giving the poor access to political power

Which of the following best describes how the U.S. Constitution protects interest groups?

A. Through the First Amendment's right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances" B. Through the First Amendment's right to "peaceably assemble" C. Through the Fourth Amendment's protection against illegal search and seizure D. Through the Fifth Amendment's right against self-incrimination E. Through the First Amendment's right to "petition the Government for a redress of grievances" and the First Amendment's right to "peaceably assemble"