A. Locals were oppressed, and imperialists used local natural resources for their own benefit.
Explanation:
By conquering and colonizing other countries , the European colonialists wanted to get access to their raw materials and wealth to use them for their own industrial development and expansion. They also wanted to get new markets and build economic links for their products and companies.
The legislative branch creates the law, and the president (executive) can veto (deny) it to be passed. if the president doesn't veto it, the law goes into effect.