The subtitle for the article asks: is the framers' plan for a separation of powers playing out as they envisioned? share your opinion in response to this question. support your ideas with evidence from the article.
from the article “checks and balances” - upfront magazine

the answer is a) james madison.

women should have the same rights as men

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.

the answer is a, salt plain