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Why did Secretary of state Willam Seward want to buy Alaska?
It voided all claims by Russia in North America including valid claims to Washington State and Oregon.
Why is Alaska not conected to the US?
Alaska used to belong to Russia. Alaska is very close to Russia, and is believed to have been connected to Russia by the Bering Land Bridge. The United States, at the behest of Secretary of State William Seward, bought Alaska in 1867 for $7,200,000 (according to the Wikipedia article on the Alaska Purchase).
How is a new state admitted into the union?
Admission to the union requires an act of Congress. I think Congress sets all the rules as it wishes, but in past, the government of the territory that wants to become a state would draw up a proposed constitution. I think they all had a general election that showed that a majority in the territory wanted statehood and approved the proposed state constitution.
What do Strict constructionists want Congress to?
Strict constructionists want Congress to use only expressed powers.
During the period from 1820-1860 what was the chief question raised in Congress when a territory applied for statehood?
I want to say the big question was whether or not the state was anti-slavery or not. It was always about maintaining the balance. For every anti-slavery state there would have to be an arrangement to have a pro-slavery state.
One reason Congress did not want to purchase Alaska was _______.?
the large civil war debt (A+)
Did Alaska want Obama as their president?
No, Alaska voted for McCain/Palin. They were a red (Republican) state in the November 2008 election
How do you apply for State of Alaska jobs?
If you want to work for the State of Alaska you should first have a good resume. Then you need to go to the state website and find the jobs area. You can apply online or upload your resume.
Can the president tell the congress to make the laws he want?
No they can't, congress and the senate have to accept it.
What is us used to select Electoral College Electors?
We elect them to represent our state. The number is based on population. Alaska has 2 and California has the most. The reason we have them is because of the founding fathers. They didn't want Congress nor the people to select the leader.
Why does Barack Obama want congress to end embargo?
he want Cuba to make money
Does congress greet visiting ambassadors?
No. The President can not force Congress to meet anyone. He may ask if Congress want to meet some visiting foreign dignitary Various public figures have addressed the Congress with their permission. Congress is more interested in heads of state than ambassadors. The ambassadors mostly work with the secretary of state and the state department.
Where is Alaska state located in relationship to the rest of the United States?
well, Alaska is an island and i don't know where you want me to tell you where it is and Canada is above the united states
Why did the large state want voting in congress to be based on population?
Because they had more people due to bigger population.
Why did the framers appose submitting the constitution to the existing congress or state governments for ratification?
They were afraid that since a few delegates had walked out of the Constitution and how there had been so many disagreements that the Congress and state governments might not want to ratify the Constitution.
Why does the president have to ask congress to make a new law?
Only Congress has the power to make laws, so if the President want a law passed, he has no choice but to prevail upon Congress to pass it. That is how the US Constitution has set up the government to work.
What is the distance from Ashley pa to the Alaska border?
It's about 60 miles from Ashley to Alaska, PA, but you probably want to go to the state of Alaska. That's about 3300 miles to the southernmost border. The first trip would be easier. It's a little southwest of Centralia.
