As president, John Adams tried to expand federal power by: A. preventing state governments from passing any new laws.
B. starting wars to demonstrate the power of the U. S. military.
C. supporting laws that punished people for criticizing the government.
D. shutting down all banks other than the Bank of the United States.

Please

C. supporting laws that punished people for criticizing the government.

Explanation:

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it allows businesses to raise prices on basic goods. it allows consumers to spend more money on products. it increases government revenue to fund public projects. it provides more money for government assistance programs.

explanation:

herodotus taught this. herodotus was an ancient greek historian who was born in halicarnassus in the persian empire. he is known for having written the book the histories, a detailed record of his "inquiry" on the origins of the greco-persian wars.