A Major Development in the Changing Influence of the Federal

question 85

Multiple Choice

A major development in the changing influence of the federal government was the new manner in which the Supreme Court interpreted

• A)the Bill of Rights.
• B)its previous rulings on checks and balances.
• C)the Preamble to the Constitution.
• D)the Eighth Amendment.
• E)the Seventh and Eighth Amendments.

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Definitions:

Subalpine Forest

Forest ecosystems found just below the alpine timberline, characterized by cold climates and a dominance of coniferous trees.

Debt-For-Nature Swaps

Financial transactions in which a portion of a developing country's foreign debt is forgiven in exchange for local investments in environmental conservation projects.

Secondary Succession

The ecological recovery process that occurs in an area where the natural vegetation has been removed or destroyed but the soil remains intact.

Large-Scale Ranching

An extensive form of agriculture operation where livestock such as cattle, sheep, or horses are raised on large tracts of land.