Alex had planned to murder his business partner, bard, and acquire bard's shares. when he performed the deed, he was in a highly intoxicated state. the court:

the part of the earth that is best reflected on a map is the surface. maps reflect borders of countries or territories as well as physical features like mountains.

explanation:

the secretary of state, appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the senate, is the president's chief foreign affairs adviser. the secretary carries out the president's foreign policies through the state department and the foreign service of the united states.