Author Question: What was the concept on which counties were originally organized? What will be an ideal ... (Read 54 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What was the concept on which counties were originally organized?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Originally, the President of the U.S. was elected by a majority of the direct popular vote.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

duy1981999 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 9, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response would be:
Counties were originally organized on the idea that the county seatthe town or city where the county government is basedwould be no more than a day's journey for anyone within the county's borders. Farm families could pile into their wagons and head for the county seat, and while farmers were attending to business, their families could shop and pick up the local gossip. Then they could all get home in time to do the evening chores.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE