What conclusion can be made about the effect of the 1970s recession and inflation on people's spending on food and other items? People had to pay less for food than other items. People had to pay more for other items than food. People had to pay more for food than other items. People had to pay the same amount for other items and food.

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.