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"D. Congress" This was the correct answer for me so I hope this helps you!
Decision-making power in an autocracy is in the control of "<span>a single individual". This is most likely due to a despotic ruler with even more power than most kings and queens. </span>
The positive effects of getting California is that it's closer to Asia, and California side of the nation at the time could have open territory to conquer.
