What happened to the town of pompeii in 79 a. d.? a.. a devastating flood swept through the town, washing people and buildings away. b. an earthquake destroyed most of the buildings and killed hundreds of residents. c. a plague spread through the population, leaving only a few survivors. d. the volcano vesuvius erupted, burying the town and its people in ash.

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.