Asked by Dareen Alassaf on Jun 28, 2024
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Which of the following definitions of democracy matches the ideal that dominated American thought following the American Revolution?
A) a system in which the entire population was automatically granted a direct say in political decisions
B) the principle that men and women served as equal heads of the household and should both have a role in government
C) an aspiration for greater social equality and expanded political knowledge and political participation
D) a return to the purity and simplicity of premodern societies in which there were fewer laws
E) a system nearly identical to the British governing structure, but with the new states now enjoying representation
Definitions Of Democracy
A system of government where power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.
American Thought
The diverse set of ideas, philosophies, and cultural norms that have shaped the social and political life in the United States.
Expanded Political Knowledge
An increase in understanding and awareness of political processes, systems, and issues among the general population.
- Examine the influence of the Revolutionary War on evolving perceptions of democracy and its effects on civic and political engagement.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the influence of the Revolutionary War on evolving perceptions of democracy and its effects on civic and political engagement.
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