Theodore Roosevelt's Actions on Conservation and Regulation of Business and Abraham

question 60

Multiple Choice

Theodore Roosevelt's actions on conservation and regulation of business and Abraham Lincoln's issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation are a few examples of:

• A) the limits of presidential power.
• B) the increase and expansion of presidential power.
• C) how the three branches of government check and balance one another.
• D) how public opinion can influence a president's actions.
• E) the importance of competent staff in the executive branch.

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Definitions:

Continental Shelf

The extended perimeter of each continent, which is submerged under relatively shallow sea before dropping into the deep ocean.

Seismic Surveys

Techniques used to investigate the Earth's subsurface by generating, recording, and analyzing seismic waves.

Continental Slope

A submarine slope that connects the continental shelf with deeper seafloor.

Hydrothermal Vents

Openings in the seafloor that emit hot, mineral-rich water, supporting unique ecosystems despite the extreme conditions.