Why were slaves forbidden to have weapons or dogs?

In the early 1800s tue federal government wanted american indians who did not assimilate to

How important is it to have a powerful army and navy? give two reasons for your answer

Rational ignorance suggests that a. voters are ignorant on issues that are not of special interest to them b. voters do not pursue information about issues before voting c. low voter turnout is due to a lack of understanding of the platforms of each political party d. voters are uninterested in the electoral process