If the state requires us to do something and we obey because failure to comply will result in physical punishment, we call this an exercise of:

Democratic institutions in the United States are characterized by

a. hereditary rule. b. coalition governments. c. the separation of powers. d. an authoritarian allocation of resources. e. civil rights and civil liberties.

What does the term "nonpartisan election" mean, and which elected positions in California are nonpartisan?

What will be an ideal response?