The executive branch checks the power of the judicial branch with the president appointing judges (B)
Answer:
America and Japan were not at war with each other
Explanation:
The attack on Pearl Harbor considered a surprise because United States and Japan were not at war with each other. U.S was a neutral country at the time and an attack on Pearl Harbor was ruled out because it was believed the Japanese lacked the capacity to mount such an operation; United States at that time was likewise hoping to avoid being pulled into World War II at any cost. The attack was carried out because of the transfered of US Pacific Fleet from California to Pearl Harbor in 1939 which was considered a threat because of the Japanese interest in the resources of Southeast Asia.
Ok I am guessing but I think D, large oil reserves :))
