Which statement best describes why the mayflower compact influenced future documents like the articles of confederation?
a. it extended voting rights to all people regardless of class, race, or gender.
b. it served as a model for building a new government after winning independence.
c. it was the first government framework written and voted on in north america.
d. it established a system of checks and balances between government branches.

Marcus wants to overcome his internalized racism. which action will him do so?

How did shays' rebellion reveal the need for a revision of the articles of confederation? a) shays' rebellion exposed the weakness of the central government as written in the articles of confederation. b) shays' rebellion strengthened the ideas of the anti-federalists in the need for a strong national government. c) shays' rebellion illustrated the need for organized local government factions to handle situations such as this. d) shays' rebellion encouraged others to rebel and eventually led to the overthrow of the first established government in the united states.

Jesse james, a 20-year old, was arrested for killing a police officer. as a newly elected prosecutor, you are responsible for prosecuting mr. james. you announce your decision not to seek the death penalty in this case, but under your state’s law, the offense charged is considered special circumstances, which would qualify as a death penalty case. your decision does not sit well with the law enforcement community.what are the potential hearings that might be involved in this case? be sure to describe them from the time of arrest through appeal.