Local governments get their authority to rule from A.
the Supremacy Clause
B.
the Tenth Amendment
C.
the US Congress
D.
state governments

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.

How were the okanogan highlands formed? a. by subduction, which caused huge folds in earths surface b. as a result of retreating glaciers carving great valleys into the earth c. when molten rock from under the earth approached the surface d. when the collision of volcanic island chains and ocean rocks formed new earth