The answer would be D, ruled by a small group.
Authority derives from its “implied” powers in the Constitution, public laws, and House and Senate rules. It is an integral part of the American system of checks and balances<span>.</span>
The new entities are free to publish any information or opinion they want...If something is reported false they can be sued for libel...but most journalist report truthful facts because of their integrity.
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It kept them from being under Englands rules. If this is muliple choice the answer is it kept them leaderless.
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