What issues were many North Carolinians concerned with during the presidential election of 1860? Check all that apply. a) the protection of Fort Sumter
b) the right of the state to govern itself
c) the role of abolitionists
d) the loss of political power
e) the right to maintain slavery

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.