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rlane42

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During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, American
 
  colonists did not have the same political rights as residents of England. Which statement best explains why this undermined the legitimacy of the British government in the eyes of the colonists?
  a. It violated the basic assumptions of direct democracy.
  b. It disproved the government's claims to value the rule of law.
  c. It forced the regime to rely only on charisma to maintain its power.
  d. It weakened the connection between citizens and their representatives.

Question 2

In a country where candidates for public office come from a single party, the democratic principle of _____ is violated.
 
  a. suffrage
  b. participation
  c. contestation
  d. authoritarianism


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jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: c


rlane42

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
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