What Structure of Government, in Which Citizens Decide Policy Through

question 66

Multiple Choice

What structure of government, in which citizens decide policy through majority rule, was formed by the colonists in New England who fled religious persecution in England?

• A) indirect democracy
• B) representative democracy
• C) direct democracy
• D) oligarchy
• E) constitutional democracy

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Definitions:

Mayoral Campaign

A strategic effort undertaken by a candidate to promote themselves in a bid to be elected as mayor of a municipality.

Unenforceable

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Usury Statute

Laws that set the maximum interest rates that can be charged on loans.

Maximum Rate

The highest allowable interest rate or charge on a loan or financial contract as specified by law.