Does the system of checks and balances allow for or constrain change

What do the capital cities of lebanon, kuwait, qatar, united arab emirates, and oman have in common? they are all inland cities. they are all coastal cities. they are all have “stan” in their names.

Amajor rite of passage for the maori men of was to receive ta moko, or facial tattoos. a. australia b. new zealand c. papua new guinea d. southeast asia

Why slip off slopes are found on the inside of meanders? why river cliffs are found on the outside of meanders?