The president exerts the most influence over

appointments to federal agency positions

federal independent regulatory agencies

convincing legislators to pass new laws

reducing the size of the bureaucracy

Throughout united states history, new groups of people have been given voting rights. this usually occurs through

Situation #2: imagine that you are a newspaper editor in columbus, oh in 1863. the civil war has been dragging on for more than two years already and shows no signs of ending soon. you are aware that many black males are willing to enlist in the union army but you fear that they may be mistreated and abused by the majority of soldiers on either side in this war. write a one-page letter (double spaced) editorial for tomorrow's edition of the newspaper. the topic is military service in the union army by free african american males. in your editorial, take a clear position for or against having black men join the fight. be sure to give reasons for whatever position you choose to take.

Which idea is central to democracy in the united states? everyone has an equal right to consumer goods. people should not compromise to settle differences. the minority has authority over the majority. freedom must be balanced with respect for the law.