Answer: c. Individuals can influence decisions on the ratification of constitutional amendments.
Explanation:
There was no scenario included however this should be the answer. The most popular way for an amendment to the Constitution to be ratified is by two-third of both chambers of Congress proposing an amendment which then has to be ratified by either three-fourths of state conventions or state legislatures.
In the spirit of American democracy, the State Government should act according to the will of the people which means that individuals will be able to influence decisions on the ratification of amendments.
Indeed the Twenty-first amendments proves the influence that individuals have. This Amendment was passed by State convention where delegates from states were chosen to represent the people. The delegates were only chosen based on whether they would vote yes or no to the amendment.
Ima b honest, I’m just here for the 5 points
The answer is C. keep enough strength in the senate to protect southern interests
Back then, Slavery is almost a way of life of southerners.Back then, the productions amount in northern part of USA is way more than the south. And the Northerners did that without slavery
In 1808 , the congress abolished slave trading with Africa, making the economic difference between the south and north separated even further
In order to protect their own interest, they want slavery to extend to the north so they have enough strength in the senate to protect its legality
