The expansion of the railroad directly led to economic growth in the us because a.) railroads increased competition between different industries. b.) railroads allowed company owners to travel all over the country. c.) railroads made resources and products easier to transport. d.) railroads led to increased prices of newly available products and resources.

What was one of the difficulties adams faced as president? a. european countries were trying to move back in on u. s. lands b. possible war with england; fighting between political parties c. problems with spain; trade disputes with russia d. census issues; problems with selecting a new capital

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

How would high tariffs hurt america? a. fewer immigrants would be able to move to america b. sales of american products to other countries would go down c. americans would sell more goods to other countries d. goods imported from other countries would cost less