30 years
It last for over 30 years until the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
During the industrial revolution, most of the capital was invested so that people were able to gain a lot of short term gain for short term expenses. This was the essence of the industrial revolution for bankers - they wanted to spend money for short term gains instead of longer prospects.
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic partnership that represents a unique form of cooperation among sovereign countries. The Union is the latest stage in a process of integration begun after World War II, initially by six Western European countries, to foster interdependence and make another war in Europe unthinkable. Today, the EU is composed of 28 member states, including most of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, and has helped to promote peace, stability, and economic prosperity throughout the European continent.
The correct answer would be C. State governments, using the
USA as the basis, have jurisdiction and are responsible for its territories but
are a part of the USA and are not legally recognized on the international level and don’t
have same status as for example Germany. They share the organizational structure
with the federal government. So, they have executive, judicial and legislative branches
in accordance with the principle of checks and balances. Also following that principle,
the executive power is split between the Governor and other state administrators
like attorney general, secretary of state and so on.
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