Which of the following is one way the president can get around checks and balances?
a. he can appoint the speaker of the house in emergency situations.
b. he can issue executive orders, which act as laws.
c. he can issue alternative rulings to supreme court cases.
d. he can appoint and approve cabinet members in emergency situations.

What was one of the difficulties adams faced as president? a. european countries were trying to move back in on u.s. lands b. possible war with england; fighting between political parties c. problems with spain; trade disputes with russia d. census issues; problems with selecting a new capital

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech

Which statement best describes a significant cause of world war ii? o a. the economic boom that followed world war i allowed countries to build up huge militaries. o b. the treaty of versailles, which ended world war i, left lasting resentments in many countries. o c. the rise of imperial states in asia caused european powers to unite for their common defense. o d. the league of nations encouraged european states to form secret military alliances.