Answer: a. Reconcile states’ rights with strong national government
Explanation:
Article of confederation was the document that spread out the duties of the United State national government after it was given independence by Britain. This article does not empower the central government but the parliament and the king.
It's not the middle or the west of the US. Because when the US was expanding in the 19th century - and when many regions were initially being named - the “Midwest” was to the west of the main population centers in the “13 colony” states on the Eastern Seaboard
Independent agencies such as the CIA or FCC operate outside of the President's immediate sphere of influence, but still are under executive scrutiny, therefore the answer is that they "cause the executive branch to influence many aspects of life in the United States."
Democracy improved people's living conditions for it allows people to choose the jobs they want, and it helped them be more productive becuz they did what they liked XD
