Identifying the Separate Powers of Each Branch How are the powers of the federal government limited? Check all that apply.
-Checks and balances exist for all three branches.
-Checks and balances limit the power of the executive branch to make laws.
-Checks and balances limit appointments made by Congress.
-Checks and balances allow the legislative branch to limit the actions of the president.
-Checks and balances allow for the judicial branch to limit the actions of Congress.

Consider the following invention from the american industrial era. cotton gin – a machine that removed seeds from short-staple cotton which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the united states as an emerging world power? a. it was in high demand abroad, as many european nations had begun farming cotton. b. it led to the decline of slavery in the south, which enhanced america’s international reputation. c. it freed up many slaves to become factory workers in northern cities, which improved the economy. d. it increased production efficiency of a us cash crop that was in high demand in other nations.