What is a constitution? A document used to declare independence by one country from a governing country
A document granting a specific person the job of president
A document explaining the rights of the people of a country which are protected by law
A document protecting the rights of a king or queen

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How do the media affect government? elected officials count on the media for financial support. elected officials use the media to communicate with the american people. elected officials use the media to discourage participation in interest groups. elected officials count on the media to tell them how well they are doing.

How did trade contribute to the spread of the plague in the 1300s? trading vessels from the americas brought the plague to london, where it spread across europe. trading caravans from mongolia brought the plague to rome, where it spread across europe. trading caravans from russia brought the plague to barcelona, where it spread across europe. trading vessels from china brought the plague to sicily, where it spread across europe.