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In 1991, which of the following split into 15 independent republics when its communist government lost power? a) china b) belarus c) germany d) soviet union

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For which of the following reasons did the supreme court most likely rule that it could not force the president to act? a. it would diminish the power of the executive branch and increase the power of the judicial branch. b. it would diminish the power of the legislative branch and increase the power of the judicial branch c. it would diminish the power of the judicial branch and increase the power of the executive branch d. it would diminish the power of the judicial branch and increase the power of the legislative branch