<span>The popular form of government appears to some type of republic from an executive form which has a president independent of the legislature to a ceremonial republic where the ministry is subject to the power of the legislature.</span>
b-cause that the right answer
James Polk became president in 1845 with plans to expand American territory. His actions included the annexation of Texas and obtaining the Oregon Territory.
I am doing it for points because it just so happened you asked me not to. :)