The Founding Fathers of the United States wanted to make sure that none of the three branches of the government had too much power. What system did the Founders create which would make sure that didn't happen?
o cruel and unusual punishment
checks and balances
o necessary and proper clause
o separation of powers

How did the phillips brothers expand their businesses? by selling it to other businessmen by changing their source product by merging their companies by acquiring government support

Select the correct answer. what are concurrent powers? a. powers granted solely to state governments b. powers granted to the national government c. powers transferred between government leaders d. powers shared between national and state governments

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..