Representatives introduce bills in the House of Representatives. Ideas can come from basically anyone (citizens). Once the bill is introduced then a clerk will give it a number and then another clerk (reading clerk) will read the bill(s) to the representatives. Then the bill goes to a standing committee ( a committee in the House or Senate that will consider bills in a certain subject area).
The spread of Greek culture throughout most of the ancient world
Although Alexander the Great's kingdom did not last for long, his influence did. This is because the Greek were able to spread their culture throughout Europe and Asia. The Greek culture mixed with other civilization to for the Hellenistic culture that spread around Europe
Answer:
Called for a constitutional amendment to empower the federal government to build roads and canals.
Explanation:
During President Madison second term the US had grown rapidly, the nation had gone bigger and transport and communication across the territory became a challenge.
New roads and canals were needed so the country could develop, Madison knew that. But he believed that the Congress did not have the authority to build them, so he defended that the Constitution should be amended so the federal government was authorized to build them.
Congress did not agree with that and did not amend the Constitution, instead, they passed the Bonus Bill, that was vetoed by Madison exactly because he believed that the federal government did not have the power to carry the execution of those powers.
