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The idea of manifest destiny simply stated it was america's destiny to expand from the atlantic ocean to the pacific. the word "destiny" implies an idea that it was within our rights as a nation to expand. in a paragraph of 125+ words, explain what could be wrong with that idea.

Iwill be giving 15 points to whoever answers the concept of checks and balances means that each branch of governmenta. has its own powers and responsibilitiesb. is clearly described in articles of the constitutionc. has the ability to correct the other branches in case of an errord. is set up so that in case of constitutional crisis, the governement will continue to operate

In 2001 mexico imposed a 20% tax on all soft drinks not made from sugar cane high fractals corn sit-up which is made from corn, is often used in place of cane sugar to manufacture soft drinks. which nation would most likely be impacted by mexico’s policy change?