The painting shows the first raising of the US flag in New Orleans in 1804. The painting depicts the United States celebrating its

defeat of France in battle.
decision to invade Spanish Florida.
discovery of a route to the Pacific Ocean.
control of the vast Louisiana Territory.

answer; i believe the correct answer is (favorable balance);

yup! you are correct it is b.

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.

explanation:

i think it is in quadrant 4.

the five year plans were part of a command economy. there was little choice in what would be emphasized for the current 5 year period.

the answer to democracy or totalitarianism is a bit harder. in stalin's time, russia was totalitarian. now that's not entirely true. putin has moved towards at least the boundary.