How did the separate deccan kingdoms stay linked?
they bought each other’s goods through trade.
they traveled common rivers, which allowed easy communication.
they spoke the same languages and practiced the same religions.
they traded with the same foreign countries.

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.