Which statement best summarizes the role citizens play in a democracy? a. citizens serve in parliament to act as a check on government power. b. citizens ensure that democracies remain as direct as possible. c. citizens select the leaders and policies that best serve their interests. d. citizens define new democratic values to represent their own beliefs.

Most civilizations require payment to government in form of a tax. a tax is a payment to the government for protection, celebrations, buildings, and many other things that benefit the people. the sixteen to eighteen million people in the aztec empire had to pay such taxes to their leader, montezuma. what payment might they have they been most unhappy with? a the required payment of corn to feed the emperor, his servants, and to feed the people at times of celebration and in times of need. b the required payment of silver to trade with other empires. c the required payment of their sons and daughters to be kept as slaves or sacrificed to the gods. d the required payment of gold to the emperor for fancy jewelry.

Which statements are true about market economies? consumer demand influences business decisions. government goals drive business decisions. people choose their jobs. salaries are negotiated between employees and employers. several pure market economies exist around the world.

In the 1800s, violent, anti-chinese riots took place: a.) in chinatowns in several cities. b.)in chinatowns in rural areas. c.)at railroad camps in the west. d.)at factories and mills in the east.