Question

According to the ruling in Dred Scott, Congress was prohibited from

admitting new states to the Union.

granting citizenship to African Americans.

prohibiting slavery in the territories.

Answer 1

c

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Prohibiting slavery in the territories.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the ruling it was decided that Congress had exceeded their authority when ratifying the Missouri Compromise, and therefore "had no power to forbid or abolish slavery in the territories west of Missouri and north of latitude 36°30" (Britannica.com).