In making Homeland Security a Cabinet-level department, the President and Congress A. we’re challenged by the supreme court as the constitutionally of such an action

b. minimized the importance of the Defense Department.

C. hoped to reduce the workload of the CIA.

d. underscored the importance of the fight on terrorism.

Hmm I think its B

But don't trust  me it could be D too

But A looks good Ig?

It might be C

You're welcome uwu

Explanation:

for many centuries there were important factors which the economies of the muslim empires developed increasingly. they applied economic procedures in production, investment, finance, taxation and property. they used to tax certain goods (for example: harvest), they charged interest on money lent, they signed contracts with merchants; they relied on a common currency, and they used checks as well as promissory notes. with the money collected by means of taxation, the government provided the needy with an income. in addition, trading networks covered huge distances, so far regions started to have contact and exchange goods. this trade network covered areas of asia, africa and europe.