What was the significance of the allied capture of rome? a) it allowed the allied forces to invade germany. b) it established a base of operations for the allied forces. c) it led to the decline of the italian fascists. d) it led to the hanging of mussolini in rome.

Why would a person who believes in a strict interpretation of the constitution have a concern with the elastic clause? a) the elastic clause limits the ability of the government to respond to new needs of the nation. b) the elastic clause gives the supreme court original jurisdiction in a limited number of cases. c) the elastic clause allows congress to exercise powers not specifically listed in the constitution. d) the elastic clause guarantees that a citizen's property cannot be taken away with due process of law.