Use the graph to answer the question.

a line graph shows the rise and fall of gdp in russia from 1990–2002. the trend shows a steady decline from 1990–1994, when it levels, before hitting a sharp decline from 1997–1999. the line then rebounds.

what conclusion is best supported by this graph?

after the fall of the soviet union, russia quickly developed a thriving market economy.

the russian economy has steadily improved since it abandoned communism.

russia’s gdp improved after it developed a command economy.

russia’s transition from a command to a market economy was slow and difficult.

Speech template this template will you write a speech about ratifying the constitution. remember to include lines that explain checks and balances, as well as the viewpoints of the federalists and anti-federalists. speech title: balancing power in the constitution your name: reviewer (parent or guardian): date: first paragraph: hook your audience into wanting to read or hear your speech. you could tell a story or use a quote. introduce the event and basic facts like people and places. use at least three to five sentences. second paragraph: discuss the systems of separation of powers and checks and balances. use facts to explain the difference between them. third paragraph: discuss the position of the federalists on ratifying the constitution. use facts. fourth paragraph: discuss the position of the anti-federalists on ratifying the constitution. use facts. fifth paragraph: this is where you summarize and review what you wrote. reviewer suggestions: in your speech, be sure to include the following items: description of separation of powers and checks and balances viewpoint of federalists on ratifying the constitution viewpoint of anti-federalists on ratifying the constitution

Which of these is a role of congress? a) to veto legislation b) to pass the federal budget c) to nominate cabinet members d) to interpret the constitution 2) which of these is a power of the legislative branch? a) declare war b) enforces laws c) interprets laws d) negotiates treaties 3) a two/thirds vote of each house of congress is required to a) impeach the u.s. president. b) approve presidential appointments. c) pass an appropriation or tax bill. d) pass a bill over the president's veto. 4) the chief purpose of congressional committees is to a) draft legislation for consideration by the full congress. b) act as a group to which the president can direct his lobbying effort. c) provide a place for lobbyists and special interest groups to get support. d) hold hearings so that bills can be evaluated and studied prior to voting. 5) after a bill has been passed by both houses of congress it a) becomes a law. b) is sent to the president. c) returns to the house of origin for verification. d) is sent to a subcommittee in the house or senate. 6) house of representatives passes a spending bill → senate debates the spending bill → senate passes the spending bill → ? what completes this sequence of events? a) the spending bill becomes a law b) the states must approve the bill c) the supreme court reviews the bill d) the president must act on the bill eliminate

The american public did not truly take in the horror of adolf hitler's regime until years after the existence of concentration camps was first reported in american newspapers. partly this was the fault of the media, which did not give prominent placement to news of the holocaust. what other factors do you think contributed to the long delay in understanding the holocaust?