The american southwest was settled by european colonists from FRANCE
Provided railroad companies land free of charge.
In order to help expand railroads throughout the country after the civil war, congress made railroads expand significantly; bringing even remote parts of the country into a national market economy.
There is little to no competition. Monopolies basically dominated whatever market they were in leaving little to no room for other companies.
Description: Citizens vote for their government officials and these officials represent the concerns and ideas of the citizens in government.
Example: For example, your Governor is elected by the voters in your state.
Description: The Constitution grants powers to Congress and any disputes are decided by the Supreme Court.
Example: The executive power is vested in the President, although power is often delegated to the Cabinet members and other officials.
Description: Power in a government can be distributed into three forms: unitary, confederation, and federal.
Example: In a unitary, all power is in the hands of the central government
Description: Legislative - Makes laws
Executive - Carries out laws
Judicial - Evaluates laws
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