Developed a trading empire that flourished between 1200
b. c. and 400
b. c.

Phoenicians  a trading empire that flourished between 1200b. c. and 400  b. c. is the proper answer, phoenicians were masters of trade of teh ancient times they also invented alphabet and money

The president of the united states does not have the authority to “limit” the power of the judicial branch. however, the president can influence the political direction of decisions made by justices on the supreme court through the nomination process when a position becomes available.i would say the best answer is that he can at least interpret the laws