What was the significance of the transcontinental railroad in the west? a. it provided a means for faster and easier travel to the west. b. it provided jobs for people that needed money. c. it established a new border that separated the east and west halves of the united states. d. it improved relations between the plains indians and white settlers who traveled on the train.

Which of the following statements about this graph is accurate? world grain production has increased in every year since 1950. the amount of grain grown between 1950 and 1980 decreased. world grain production has generally increased between 1950 and 2010. more grain was grown in 1950 than in any other year.

Select all that apply. the tang dynasty interacted with foreigners by: a letting them buy property in china. b accusing them of corruption and the downfall of the dynasty. c trading with them, especially japan and korea. d teaching them to become monks. e attacking them with military forces.

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