Which statement describes a legal means used by the companies that built the transcontinental railroad to finance railroad construction?
a. they sold stock in their companies to the public.
b. they awarded construction contracts to their own companies.
c. they filed false claims for government reimbursement.
d. they solicited donations from towns along the rail line

What were four reasons for the decline of spain as a world power

Question 1 which of the following can be defined as a " non-public" forum? a. the inside hall of a convention hall. b. a public street corner c. the steps of a court house d. a school classroom question 2 why is it beneficial for the government to allow freedom of speech? a. by allowing freedom of speech, the government can improve by hearing and accepting criticism from the people. b. by allowing freedom of speech.the government can punish actions by it's citizens. c. by allowing freedom fo speech, the government will provide a diverse culture. d. by allowing freedom of speech, the government allows itself to be overthrown to create a better government. question 3 which of the following is an example of sedition? a. a socialist encourages military soldiers to leave the military before they are legally allowed to. b. a communist presents ideas for a new government. c. a student organizes a flag burning protest. d. the new york times is restricted from printing a story about a defense trial.

Imagine instead that angel raich and diane monson were arrested at a pro-medical marijuana rally they had organized in a public park in california and faced several charges: 1. violating a public decency statute because they were wearing t-shirts that read "ignore the feds, weed is not a crime! " with pictures of marijuana leaves surrounded by flames and guns, and 2. violating a town regulation that prohibited being in the park after sunset. raich and monson argue that both charges should be dropped because their actions were protected by the first amendment. 1. what is raich and monson's argument that they should be allowed to wear their t shirts 2. what is raich and monson's argument that they should be allowed to organize a rally in a public park? 3. what is the weakness is raich and monson's argument about the rally?