What is the purpose of a checks and balances system?
A. To manage the country's finances
B. To make sure the government does not abuse its
power
C. To make sure the citizens obey the law
D. To make sure the country's enemies do not threaten
its powers

The 18th amendment banned the selling of alcohol and contributed to organized crime. true or false

Lloyd’s of london was one of the first institutions to offer insurance to merchants and joint-trade companies. a major part of the insurance system involved people who agreed to take responsibility for the insured losses in return for a fee. what were these risk-takers known as? a. joint-stock companies b. investors c. underwriters d. merchants e. capitalists

What roles does climate change and natural resources play in global politics?