Section 1 - Question 2
Which of the following was the MAIN reason why popular sovereignty failed to preserve the Union in the years leading up to the Civil War?
A
The entry of new states upset the pro and anti-slavery balance in the Senate
The Senate refused to accept the results of the votes in Kansas and Nebraska as valid
C
The pros and anti-slavery factions in territories resorted to guerrilla warfare to get the results they wanted
The process was corrupted by people who only moved to the territories long enough to vote for or against slavery.

Describe the events that preceded and led to the partition of india. what were the effects of partition on india and pakistan?

1. what was the purpose of the communist international organization?

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate