In 1973, arab members of the organization of the petroleum exporting countries (opec) blocked oil shipments to the united states primarily
a. to drive up the price of oil.
b. to protest u. s. support for israel.
c. to protest western influence on their countries.
d. to weaken the u. s. economy.

according to the report, the government has imposed restrictions on freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of association. the official media remained tightly controlled by government censorship and obstruction. restrictions on the freedom to assemble remain a problem in vietnam.

explanation:

the correct answer is ''the programs costs have risen dramatically in the recent past'' hope this !