What elements in colonial America fostered the growth of democratic institutions?
What will be an ideal response?
Good answers would include a selection of the following elements: the development of colonial assemblies modeled on the House of Commons and exercising substantial law-making powers; experience with parliamentary bodies from British heritage; town meetings and separatists’ church assemblies; an independent press; distrust of the British Crown resulting in a desire for independent government; and experiences at the First and Second Continental Congresses.
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When a public library adds to its collection a book that denounces churches and religion, it upholds the American belief in freedom of __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
House Bill 72 is best described as __________
a. a reduction in taxes to boost educational spending b. an attempt to overhaul public education and limit class sizes c. an attempt to overhaul public education by doubling class sizes to increase efficiency d. a bill to fund free higher education
People state that one of the top barriers keeping them from voting is scheduling. Discuss reforms to help citizens overcome this barrier.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following would be a violation of the Hatch Act?
a. a federal civil servant wearing a campaign button b. a federal civil servant running for public office c. a federal civil servant contributing to a political campaign d. a federal civil servant voting e. a federal servant assisting with voter registration.