The federal claim was based on allegations that original ownership of the land was held by the united states before california was made a state, that former supreme court cases adjudicating state ownership were erroneous and should be overruled
Basically, Texas has had underwater areas for as long as it has existed. When it was discovered that there were oil deposits there, the federal government wanted to take it away from Texas who was a recognize owner of the land. It was a case where the state and the federation had to fight in the supreme court. Politics changed because Texas started hating on anyone who tried to take it away so they switched their presidential support based on this.
A. The vice president is elected with the president
Explanation:
The vice president of the United States is selected by the people as he is elected with the president.
The presidential aspirant chooses a running mate that would be his vice president and together they campaign and if they win the election, the president and vice president will be sworn in.