President Anwar Sadat of Egypt had worked together with Israel's prime minister Menachem Begin, at the urging of US President Jimmy Carter. They met at Camp David in the US for 12 days in September of 1978, and worked out the Camp David Accords. Egypt and Israel later signed the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty in March of 1979 -- a peace between Egypt and Israel that has lasted to the present day.
Sadat, however, paid a price for his peace efforts. Islamist activists in Egypt heatedly opposed him because of his moderation. Sadat was assassinated in October, 1981.
Answer:
B. The Soviets are tightening their control over Central and Eastern Europe.
Explanation:
Congress is checked by the Supreme Court through the power of judicial review.
Judicial review is a power that the Supreme Court possesses thanks to the Marbury vs. Madison case. Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to rule on whether laws made by Congress are constitutional or unconstitutional. Any law passed by Congress that the Supreme Court thinks violates the US Constitution immediately becomes void. This ensures that the Supreme Court can get rid of any law made by Congress that may violate a citizens rights.
Answer: An integral element of many religions.
Explanation:
The worship of relics is characteristic of many religions. The worship of relics is also practiced in Christianity; these are objects that belonged to many martyrs and religious authorities throughout history. Believers often worship these relics by kissing or touching. In this context, it is possible to talk about pilgrimages. Certain places associated with a certain event important for religion, such as Mecca, are holy places for Muslims. For the Jews, it is the "Wailing Wall" and certain places in Israel for Christians. Through these journeys, believers strive to be spiritualized.
