Maria's father is upset because... A
their vacations are a family tradition.
B
he wants to go on vacation.
C
Maria doesn't appreciate their vacations.
D
Maria wants to go somewhere else for vacation.

the answer to fill in the blank in this question would be the word resource, it is defined as the money, material or people (since human resource is a very valuable good) that a company or a person has at disposition (meaning they can use the resource as they see fit), to be able to complete a task or achieve a goal.  

hello! : )

i think a judge or jury, as they preside over the court and is the central figure in a trial.

hope this and i hope i answered in time!

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the constitution gives congress the power to regulate commerce "among" the several states.