What is the advantage of a balance of powers in a government? a. the government gets more control over the people. b. the different branches can check the power of other branches. c. more laws can be passed and enforced on a national level.

Which of the following was not a characteristic of phoenician cities? a. they were located on islands. b. they had harbors on each side. c. they were built on land jutting out to the sea. d. they were surrounded by high stone walls and towers.