What powers are given to the president through the checks and balances system? a. the president can impeach senators and make laws. b. the president can veto laws and make declarations of war. c. the president can pardon the accused and increase taxes. d. the president can veto congressional legislation and appoint judges to the bench.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.

Which term describes a philosophy that supports representative government, human rights, and political equality? a. social contractb.liberalismc. serparation of powersd. absolute monarchy

What were the immediate effects of prohibition? check all that apply. bootleggers illegally made and sold alcohol. corruption and crime increased. speakeasies were the only legal places to buy alcohol. crime and corruption decreased. alcohol sales were banned in the united states.