Both seagulls and wild geese are large birds. they're also similar in that both kinds of birds can fly over great distances. on the other hand, seagulls are scavengers, while wild geese aren't. seagulls, for example, are often found around garbage dumps. geese, however, feed on things like seeds and insects. another important difference between the two kinds of birds is that geese fly on long annual migrations of well over 1,000 miles. seagulls will migrate far inland to search for food. however, they don't follow seasonal patterns of migration like wild geese. clue words showing that contrasts are being made in this paragraph include a. while and however. b. and and similar. c. both and difference. d. also and hand.

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u. s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate