Why was germany called a criminal state

This passage describes the legal principle of if two laws conflict with each other, the court must decide on the operation of [t]he constitution .. must govern the case to which they both apply. this principle says it is the court's job to decide if actions are allowed by

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u. s. was too weak to wage war. b the u. s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.

What was a major failing of the united states under the articles of confederation?