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1. which statement describes the automotive industry in the 1950s? (1 point)
the automotive industry declined because public transportation became m
the automotive industry declined as focus shifted from developing peaceti
many engineers left the automotive industry to design fighter planes.
new technologies such as automatic transmission, radial tires, and power
2. which of the following contributed to the rapid growth of the american
economy after world war ii?
(1 p
many people felt confident about the future and began spending more mon
industries that had produced consumer goods were able to focus on produ
many people moved from suburbs to cities.
many families rationed goods such as food and clothing.
3. which of the following is not a new technology that improved life for
americans in the 1950s?
(1 p
air conditioning
better heating systems
coast-to-coast direct dial telephone service
electric streetcar
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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