The articles of confederation were criticized for being weak, particularly because congress was denied the power to collect taxes, regulate interstate commerce, and enforce laws. the new constitution attempted to resolve these issues, but opponents were concerned that the new government might fall to tyranny and abuse of power. which document was a compromise designed to prevent this problem?
a.) the great compromise
b.) the new jersey plan
c.) the virginia plan
d.) the bill of rights

A. in weeks v. united states (1914), the court established the exclusionary rule, which was incorporated to the states in mapp v. ohio (1961), and the court established the concept of a "good faith exception" to the exclusionary rule in united states v. leon (1984). in their opinion, the supreme court pointed out that compliance with the exclusionary rule can have a cost to society (criminals can go free) that outweighs the benefits (stopping illegal searches by police). ultimately, the court determined that despite the exclusionary rule, evidence can still be admitted in situations where police made genuine "good faith" efforts to act legally, but technically acted illegally, in obtaining the evidence. explain the exclusionary rule good faith exception and explain and support whether you agree or disagree with the concept of a good faith exception to the exclusionary rule? why or why not? use the lesson notes and/or one news source to support your answer.

Which at first gave the south an edge in the civil war? a. a better-equipped army b. the invention of ironclad ships c. the drafting of slaves into the army

In article v of the united states constitution, the amendment process is explained. why did the framers include provisions for amending the constitution? a) to limit the individual liberties of american citizens b) to allow the constitution to adapt to future circumstances c) to allow the president to change the constitution as needed eliminate d) to ensure that state governments had more power than the nation