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When a nation depletes its natural resources, it often experiences rapid decline because it:

Which statement is an example of direct democracy? a) people elect a senator to the u.s. congress. b) the town council approves funding for a new high school. c) the president issues an executive preventing states from executing prisoners. d) voters approve an amendment allowing elderly people to pay nothing in property tax.

Which two important economic activities in the west are possible because of the united states natural resources