Answer:Article III, Section II of the Constitution establishes the jurisdiction (legal ability to hear a case) of the Supreme Court. The Court has original jurisdiction (a case is tried before the Court) over certain cases, e.g., suits between two or more states and/or cases involving ambassadors and other public ministers.
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Answer: Rangers
During the Texas Revolution in 1836, the provisional government authorized the first official, government-sanctioned Ranger force to patrol the Texas frontier and protect settlers from raids by American Indians.
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Explanation: The fundamental reason for the US entry into WWI was the fact that the US had strong economic connections to Britain
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The Zimmerman Telegram.
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The Germans would provide military and financial support for a Mexican attack on the United States, and in exchange Mexico would be free to annex “lost territory in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.” Coupled with the submarine attacks, it finally turned the U.S. government in favor of entering the fray.
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Amendments IV-VIII (4-8) all deal with the legal rights of American citizens.
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Amendment IV protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that in most cases, a law enforcement agency must have a warrant in order to search an individuals property. Amendment V protects citizens from self incrimination and double jeopardy. This means that individuals cannot be tried for the exact same crime twice. This prevents government harassment of citizens. Amendment VI ensures that citizens have the right to a fair and speedy public trial. Amendment VII ensures that citizens involved in a civil case have the opportunity to have their case tried in front of a jury of their peers. Amendment VIII prevents the government or law enforcement agencies from setting an excessive bail amount.
