Why does Congress use the committee system? Committees allow Congress to check the power of the president by limiting the effect of executive orders.

Committees make Congress’s workload more manageable.

Committees help prevent one political party from gaining a majority in either house of Congress.

Committees give smaller states the power to introduce bills and influence debate.

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e.g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.