Which statement about the economic development of the swahili coast in se africa after 1000 ce is correct? a. cities on the coast traded with arabs, asians, and others who develop more than a dozen port cities that would eventually become major trade centers. b. people on the swahili coast had a giant surge in wealth and power resulting from their large gold and iron resources, but once those resources were depleted, development came to a standstill. c. the cities of the swahili coast enjoyed a positive trade relationship with persian and indian merchants for many years until the arabs overtook the coastal cities, which ended the economic development. d. the swahili coast experienced tremendous growth during that period due to an influx of farmers and cattle herders that brought new resources to the area.

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