Identify the meaning of the metaphor used in this phrase from the excerpt.
an institution is the lengthened shadow of one man;
a. an institution can be undermined because of the negative effect of an individual.
b. most institutions begin with or revolve around one exceptional individual.
c. an institution's growth requires the presence of educated people.
d. most institutions are built by the efforts of many like-minded individuals.

How does it change your understanding of the laws to read them as a primary source rather than just a summary of laws?

Complete the following sentence with the phrase that is grammatically correct public libraries are important because they encourage learning, provide low-cost resources, and o o a. inspire community involvement b. community involvemeling o c. to inspire community involvement o d. inspiring community involvement

13 points : ) which two aspects of scrooge's character does this excerpt from a christmas carol by charles dickens reveal? "i wish to be left alone," said scrooge. "since you ask me what i wish, gentlemen, that is my answer. i don’t make merry myself at christmas and i can't afford to make idle people merry. i to support the establishments i have mentioned—they cost enough; and those who are badly off must go there." "many can’t go there; and many would rather die." "if they would rather die," said scrooge, "they had better do it, and decrease the surplus population. besides—excuse me—i don't know that." "but you might know it," observed the gentleman. his stingy attitude and conduct his distrust of government institutions his indifference to others' suffering his support for the community