Which of the following statements describes a constitution?
a. a priority for achieving particular policies.
b. a plan that sets forth the structure and powers of government.
c. a compilation of statutes that have been in effect for at least 50 years.
d. a list of obligations for citizens.

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.