"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this, you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself." This passage from the Federalist Papers refers to the need for
a. a strong executive
b. a system of checks and balances
c. an independent military
d. a national education system
Answer: b. a system of checks and balances
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Which of the following best describes the Roman view of Germanic peoples?
A. Romans sought to emulate many of the customs and traditions of Germanic clans. B. Romans despised Germanic peoples and prohibited them from participating in any aspect of imperial life. C. The Romans viewed Germanic tribes as their cultural equals. D. Romans viewed the Germanic tribes of Europe as primitive and barbaric but nonetheless permitted them to interact frequently with aspects of the empire.
Hesiod's poem Works and Days demonstrates that he was highly familiar with
A) farm life. B) the life of scribes. C) Homer's myths. D) urban life. E) forestry.