3. How does this sentence from paragraph 5 contribute to the central ideas of the text: "The debate was especially ironic
because defenders of slavery relied on a central principle of
fairness."

1.d 2.a c.!

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.