Where and how was the concept of checks and balances first used? A. in medicine, to create drug formulas
B. in industry, to structure businesses
C. in law, to create legal contracts
D. in diplomacy, to to assist in trade negotiations

This is the belief that a nation must develop and maintain a strong military force in order to pursue and defend its national interests.

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.during the (scientific revolution, renaissance, industrial revolution), european intellectuals rejected many teachings of ancient scientists promoted by the church. to replace flawed theories, scientists began researching and conducting experiments. they used critical and reasonable thinking to draw concrete conclusions. this also led to the (scientific revolution, industrial revolution, enlightenment). it was an age that focused on using reason for understanding laws of nature and identifying humans' natural rights.

What role did the alliance system play in preventing austria-hungary and serbia from coming to a compromise settlement?