Following are the two events that spurred the need to chart new maritime routes:
(i) Europeans developed the economic system of mercantilism and needed reserves of gold and silver.
(ii) The Turks captured Constantinople, closing the path to the Silk Road.
Maritime routes made it easier for the Europeans to trade in Asia and Africa. This was economic and efficient.
He refused to serve more than two terms and he promoted dignity in office.
If someone were to use profanity on the radio, <em>Federal Communications Commission (FCC)</em> is the government agency that would be in charge of the investigation. The FCC regulates information transmitted through radio broadcasts and television. If content that is broadcast is found to be obscene then the network may have to pay fines or face other consequences.
Answer: participating in political campaigns; engaging in planned protests.
Political parties and special interest groups can be an effective way for common citizens to express their political opinions and to try to influence the election or legislation process.
Political parties and special interest groups work within the framework of the law, therefore, they can only take part in legal actions, such as peaceful protests and campaigning.
Bribing members of Congress or revolting against the government, however, are actions that are outside of the legal limits, and therefore not condoned by political parties or special interest groups.
