What is the meaning of the principle of "federalism"? a form of government in which citizens elect their own representatives
a separation of powers between the branches of the national government
a sharing of power between the national and state governments
a system of government in which officials are subject to the rule of law

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.

i am 99% sure that the increase of goods was because of nafta nafta stands for the north american free trade agreement to lift tariffs