Which territory did the us gain from a treaty

Which statement is an example of direct democracy? a) people elect a senator to the u.s. congress. b) the town council approves funding for a new high school. c) the president issues an executive preventing states from executing prisoners. d) voters approve an amendment allowing elderly people to pay nothing in property tax.

Ineeed the answer asap which of the following describes the link between u.s. foreign policy and the rise of islamic extremist leaders in afghanistan during the late 20th century? apex

"if i have seen farther than others," said newton, "it is because i have stood on the shoulders of giants." who were the giants to whom newton was referring? could this be said of any scientific accomplishment? explain.