Benjamin Franklin once said that 'in free governments, the rulers are the servants, and the people their superiors and sovereigns.' This idea represents:
A. Popular sovereignty
B. Citizen rulers
C. A utopia
D. No taxation without representation
E. Taxation without representation
Answer: A. Popular sovereignty
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appeals the trial court's granting of the defendant tavern's motion to dismiss, could the state supreme court overrule the precedent and recognize the tavern's responsibility and liability for the plaintiff's injuries? a. Yes, but the new precedent can only be applied to subsequent cases. b. Yes, if the precedent is no longer appropriate because of changing economic, political, and social conditions. c. No, not unless the legislature changes the precedent by statute. d. No, the doctrine of stare decisis prevents precedents from being overruled without exception.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is one sign that a "revolution" is really just a reform?
a. The people are no better off than they were before. b. The old elites remain in power. c. Citizens are not rioting in the streets. d. Dissidents are not in jail.
What political reforms have weakened political parties?
What will be an ideal response?