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What steps do congress take in admitting new staes into the union?
Territories who desire to become states must apply to the federal government for statehood. After the formal application is made, the Congress votes on it. However, a part of one state cannot apply to become a separate state without the approval of host state legislature.
What stated that the Constitution did not fully apply to the territories recently acquired by the US?
The Supreme Court case known as the Insular Cases stated that the Constitution did not fully apply to the territories recently acquired by the US, such as Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The Court held that these territories could be governed differently from the states, and that the rights guaranteed by the Constitution did not automatically apply to the people in these territories. This decision has had significant implications for the legal status and rights of individuals in US territories.
What did the Missouri Compromise say about the states below the 36 degree parallel?
Slavery would be legal there. But this did not apply to the new territories that were later acquired from Mexico.
How were the states divided?
Originally the first 13 colonies were land grants from the king or queen of England. New states were added when the territories had enough population to apply for statehood and the Senate and President agreed.
How can people become citizens in the US?
There are many ways to become a U.S. citizen. You are automatically a U.S. citizen if you were born in one of the United States or it's territories, your parents are both U.S. citizens at the time of your birth, you are naturalized and apply to become a U.S. citizen, or both your parents are naturalized when you are a minor. Obviously, it is much easier to be "born into it" however the U.S. has a very clear application process. * *
What are different ways in which a person can become a us citizen?
You can be born in the United States and become an automatic citizen. Or you can immigrate to the United States and apply for citizenship after living in the US for seven years.
How old do I have to be to become a foster mom?
It differs between states. In some you have to be over 18 to apply and in NYC you have to be over 21.
Why were north carolinians concerned about the louisiana purchase?
The addition of new territories through the Louisiana purchase alarmed many southerners, including North Carolinians. As territories acquired by the Louisiana purchase applied for admission to the union, they might apply as free states, states that had banned slavery. Doing so would throw the balance in congress to free states, who might then move to ban slavery throughout the nation.
What are the different ways in which person can become a US citizen?
You can be born in the United States and become an automatic citizen. Or you can immigrate to the United States and apply for citizenship after living in the US for seven years.
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What was the conflict between the Northern and Southern States as territories from the Louisiana Purchase apply for statehood?
The major source of conflict over granting statehood was the slavery question-- would slavery be allowed in the new state?
Does a ruling by the 9th us circuit Court of Appeals apply to every state in the union?
No, a ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals does not apply to every state in the union. Its jurisdiction is limited to the states within its circuit, which includes nine western states and two Pacific territories. However, its rulings can influence other circuits and may be referenced in cases outside its jurisdiction, but they are not binding. Only the Supreme Court can issue rulings that apply universally across all states.
