Though mercantilism limited trade during the age of exploration, european economies grew rapidly during this period, largely because of? a. the natural resources they obtained from their colonies b. the elimination of corrupt corporations and joint stock companies c. increased agricultural output that ensured all people were all fed d. strict regulations that prevented smuggling and other economic crimes

Japan became a peaceful democratic nation relativlt quickly after the end of world war 2. which step was not part of its post-war transformation? a. giving the emperor more political power.b. adopting a new constitution.c. giving women the right to vote.d. disarming most of the military.

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate

Notice that nuetral belgium is located between germnay and france.how do you think belgium and the rest of the world regarded germany's violation of belgiums neutrality ?