<u>Answer:</u>
The debate about granting the Philippines independence almost prevented the Treaty of Paris from being ratified.
<u>Explanation:
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- Amidst the engagements being carried out for the accomplishment of the 'Treaty of Paris', the Congress was deliberately discussing over the issue of granting the Philippines independence.
- There was a hot debate going on as the 'Treaty of Paris' included certain clauses that pertained to the US government paying $20 million to Spain for ceding the Philippines to US.
- If the United States would have paid Spain the predetermined amount of compensation, granting 'independence to the Philippines' would have become more difficult.
Common good means for the good of the public or the many. One example of a scenario of contributing to the common good is that a person follows the laws of the country like traffic. It is a common good because following the rules will give order thus contributes to the common good while not following the rules only served the person own's interest.
<span>By claiming the inherent powers to preserve the Union</span>
