The president is able to check power of congress by

A. Vetoing laws passed by congress.

B. filibustering bills to prevent a vote.

C. preventing bills from being sent to commitee

D. setting the rule of congress debate

Why did Progressives, and especially women, support the ban on alcohol sales?

Which europian country originally settled the colony that would later becaome known as new york? A) norway B) france C) spain D) the netherlands

How did the gobi desert affect china

Did Qin Jiushao every get married?

Which of the following conflicts had a direct impact on America during Jefferson's Presidency. A) Spanish-French War B) French-Italian War C) British-French War

How did Europe become a global power

In 1735, peter zenger was tried for libel in the colony of new york. his trial established the separation of church and state. right to a fair trial. separation of government powers. freedom of the press.

How was the rule of cardinal richelieu different from that of Henry IV A. Cardinal improved the French economy B. Cardinal reduced the size of the French military C. Cardinal gave local nobles more power D. Cardinal waged war against Huguenots

What was the purpose of the Magna Carta 1) it limited the power of monarchy 2) it gave all citizens the right to vote 3) it created a republic

Who first spurred american settlement of oregon? what was their fate in 1847?