Prior to the American Revolution and the creation of our current constitutional structure in the 1770s, the 13 colonial governments
a. were recognized as independent, sovereign entities by other world powers
b. mirrored those of England during the same period, including an elected House of Commons
c. had governors who were elected by the qualified voters
d. had direct representation in Parliament
e. did not exist
Answer: b. mirrored those of England during the same period, including an elected House of Commons
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b. Some members benefit, but others do not. c. It was established with the Treaty of Rome. d. CAP reforms have usually been paid for by simply increasing the size of the CAP budget. e. It is the single largest component of the EU budget.
Which of the following statements is true of direct democracy?
A) A high degree of citizen participation is required in government. B) Direct democracy presently exists in most countries in the world. C) The will of the majority is expressed through representatives elected by the people. D) A direct democracy is always headed by a monarch. E) The head of the state seeks to control almost all aspects of social and economic life.