How did presidents use military force to expand executive powers in the 20th century?

a. presidents have stripped the supreme court of its power to appoint military leaders.

b. presidents have ordered extensive military action without a declaration of war from congress.

c. presidents have used the military to prevent political opponents from organizing protests.

d. presidents have gained the power to command the armed forces from congress.

Most civilizations require payment to government in form of a tax. a tax is a payment to the government for protection, celebrations, buildings, and many other things that benefit the people. the sixteen to eighteen million people in the aztec empire had to pay such taxes to their leader, montezuma. what payment might they have they been most unhappy with? a the required payment of corn to feed the emperor, his servants, and to feed the people at times of celebration and in times of need. b the required payment of silver to trade with other empires. c the required payment of their sons and daughters to be kept as slaves or sacrificed to the gods. d the required payment of gold to the emperor for fancy jewelry.