Distrust of a single leader with absolute power

How does iraqs geographical location ( desert-like environment ) affect it's politcal relationships? i've been stuck on this and i'm giving a lot of points

Hurry. what was news editor william holden’s opinion on south carolina’s secession? a) he supported it. b) he was critical of it. c) he encouraged other states to follow. d) he called for military action against the state.

Which of the following was a factor that attracted settlers from the east to the oregon country in the 1840s? a.) the absence of native americans in the oregon country attracted many eastern settlers to the region. b.) the discovery of gold in 1848 caused a huge migration of people into the oregon country. c.) the oregon country’s status as an area of religious freedom attracted many mormons from the east. d.) married couples could claim 640 acres of free land in the oregon country.