<span>A protectorate is a form of colonial rule that allows the region to govern themselves, but still receive protection benefits. Direct rule is in regards to a colonial power having direct control over the laws and legislation of the society in question. Indirect is a more hands-off approach, but still allows the colonial power to have complete control without being physically present.</span>
D. The invasion of Japan in 1274z
<span>Presidents often use executive agreements to sidestep the constitutional "advice and consent" of the senate that is required for formal ratification of treaties. In short, the president can decide what law must be passed without ratifying it by the senate. But this kind of agreements, without the senates's consent is still legally binding so long as the agreement itself is not illegal with regards to the laws of the congress.</span>
France is 1, they have nuclear weapons and have signed and ratified the NPT. 2 is Pakistan, they have conducted tests and claim that they have nuclear weapons, but haven't signed the treaty. Israel is 4 because it hasn't declared itself and is ambiguous when it comes to nuclear weapons, but it is suspected that they have it. Iraq is 3, they were invaded because it was feared that Sadam's regime has nuclear weapons and is ready to use them.
