Checks and balances operate throughout the U.S. government, as each branch exercises certain powers that can be checked by the powers given to the other two branches. ... Within the legislative branch, each house of Congress serves as a check on possible abuses of power by the other.
A short text within a larger text that gives information related but not necessary to the main content
Answer:
The correct answer is D. Lake Texoma.
Explanation:
Lake Texoma is a lake artificially created by the Denison Dam in 1944, fed by the Red river on the border between the states of Texas and Oklahoma, situation for which it gets its name. Its creation was carried out by the Army Corps of Engineers with the purpose of increasing the humidity of the lands in the region, which in itself is one of the most arid in the United States. Today it is an important tourist spot in the region, given the absence of other important waterways.
Answer:
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain sponsored Christopher Columbus' trip. They hoped that he would successfully find a way to bring gold and spices back to Europe from India and China, which would increase the wealth and status of Spain. While he didn't find that, he "discovered" the Americas, which allowed Spain to claim land and conquer it.