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Jkov05

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Briefly explain the system of townships in New England.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Federal judges are elected.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response would be:
In New England, citizens do not only vote for members of the town board and other officers; in at least 1,000 towns, they also participate in annual town meetings. The New England town meeting is the most complete example of direct democracy; voters participate directly in making rules, passing new laws, levying taxes, and appropriating money.

Answer to Question 2

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