Nativism contributed to the Act as the Chinese were considered a threat to the economic well-being of the natives. The Chinese were stereotyped as degraded, dangerous, and competitors for jobs and wages. The passage of the act characterized the outcome of years of racial hostility
The answer to your question is B. The mayflower compact.
They wanted to have the religious freedom not rightfully given to them back in Europe, so they signed the compact to let them self govern themselves!
A. The Supreme Court can rule executive orders unconstitutional.
This is an example of checks and balances because the Judicial Branch is limiting the power of the Executive Branch by doing their job and interpreting the laws set out by the Consitution.
'Tis the answer is geology or geography'