Question

As the united states became bigger and more industrialized, state and federal interests became more ______.

Answer 1

1. We are given a clear hint from the choices itself. Three out of four choices are synonyms. So, the answer must therefore be "intertwined". Due to industrialization, state and federal interests would be more closely associated because different aspects have also merged. Consequently, interests would converge.

2. This is true. The fourteenth amendment is about not depriving the country's citizens of its rights without due process. This was adopted into the US Constitution on July 9, 1868. It gives importance to rights of the citizens and the equality of law.

3. This is true. The federal system was decided upon by the founders of the state government. This is to apply checks-and-balances relationship between the national government and the individual state governments where developments are taking place.

4. The answer is confederation or confederacy. It is composed of the country's independent states. Activities involved are meetings on deciding the boundaries or limits of freedom.

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