Since the drafting of the constitution, both the executive branch and congress have managed to expand their powers. which power is often cited as an example of congress exerting too much power over states' rights?

a: the amendment prohibiting the sale of alcohol
b: congress's control over international tariffs
c: the amendment requiring congress to maintain a standing army
d: congressional regulation of interstate commerce

Which statement describes the influence of elizabeth i on england? a. her great inherited wealth made requesting funds from parliament rarely necessary, which minimized conflicts. b.her skillful use of personal advisers to communicate her wishes to parliament promoted stability. c.her clever secret diplomacy and many successful wars made her popular with the english people. d.her continuing support of english explorers in the americas brought in vast supplies of silver and gold.

In shifting to a defense policy based upon the concept of "flexible response," president kennedy was indicating that he had grave doubts about thevalue of which previous defense policy? a massive retaliationb collective securityc containmentd air power

Is this statement true or false? before 1850, workers in american mines, mills, and factories were poorly paid, but their safety on the job was always protected by strict laws.