Examine this timeline • August 23, 1939 - Germany and the Soviet Union sign a
treaty to not attack one another.
• September 1, 1939 - Germany invades Poland.
• September 17, 1939 - Soviet Union Invades Poland,
• September 27, 1940 - Germany, Japan, and the Soviet
Union sign a pact stating they will not attack each other
and will provide military assistance if attacked by a
nation not already involved in the war.
• December 17, 1940 - The United States promises to
provide European allies with military equipment through
the Lease-Lend Act.
• June 22, 1941 - Germany declares war on the Soviet
Union
• December 7, 1941 - Japan officially declares war on
the United States.
• December 8, 1941 - The United States declares war on
Japan
• December 11, 1941 - Germany declares war on the
United States.
• December 11, 1941 - The United States declares war
on Germany
The Soviet Union worked with the United States, Great Britain, and other
countries to defeat Germany - based on the timeline, which event most likely
caused them to form this alliance?
A. Germany and the Soviet Union fought over control of Polish
territory
B. Germany and Japan had allied against the Soviet Union
C. Germany broke its pact to not invade the Soviet Union D. Germany refused to provide military assistance to the Soviet Union if attacked ko

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