<span /><span>the belief or doctrine, held chiefly in the middle and latter part of the 19th century, that it was the destiny
of the U.S. to expand its territory over the whole of North America.</span>
Congress, or the legislative branch, of the United States federal government is the primary elected body of the government and therefore their decisions are most directly effected by the populace of the nation.
It makes perfect sense to have the authority that is closest to the people making the decisions that have the most effect on the people. IE: taxes and military behaviors.
If your answer choices are:
<span>A) The government took ownership of large private businesses.
B) The government put management of large companies up for a public vote.
C) The government hired individuals to provide private goods and services.
D) The government hired companies to provide public goods and services.
Then the answer should be <em>"</em><em>D)</em><em> T</em></span><span><em>he government hired companies to provide public goods and services"</em></span>
The answer I think is North America
