The questions below refer to the selection “how it feels to be colored me.” the overall tone of this essay could best be described as a. bitter. c. positive. b. tender. d. guarded or distant.

Which term describes the soviet policy the expanded freedom of the press and allowed criticism of the communist party during the cold wara: containment b: perestroikac: detente d: glasnost

Which impact did the civil war have on the spread of disease in texas a. disease decreased bc people left the area to fight in the war b. disease increased bc medicine was in short supply. c. disease increased bc many new diseases were brought to the area d. disease decreased bc confederate doctors distribute new medicines to local communities

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