Question

questions 1 through 3 refer to the following.
\louisiana as ceded by france is made part of the united states. congress may make part of the united states other adjacent territories which shall be justly acquired.
\congress may sever from the united states territory not heretofore within the united states, with consent of a majority of the free males above 21 years, inhabiting such territory.\
james madison, secretary of state, proposed constitutional amendment not passed, 1803
which of the following groups would mostly likely have supported this proposed amendment?
a proponents of the supremacy of federal laws over state laws
b proponents of the expansion of the executive branch powers under the constitution
c advocates of the power of the supreme court to review federal laws
d advocates of limiting federal powers to those specifically written into the constitution

Explanation:

The proposed amendment gives Congress the power to add or remove territory. This aligns with the idea of expanding federal powers. Proponents of the supremacy of federal laws (A) focus on law - state relations, not territorial power. Expansion of executive branch (B) is about the president, not Congress. Supreme Court review (C) is about judicial power. Limiting federal powers (D) is the opposite.

Answer:

A. Proponents of the supremacy of federal laws over state laws