Contrast the Empires of the Aztecs and the Inka

question 77

Essay

Contrast the empires of the Aztecs and the Inka. Consider the purpose and function of each. How did they use art and architecture to define themselves? Use examples to support your argument.

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Definitions:

Median Voter Theorem

A theory that suggests the outcome of a majority vote is most likely to match the preferences of the median voter.

Majority-Rule

A decision-making process that follows the principle that the opinions or preferences of more than half of the members of a group have the authority to make decisions binding on the whole group.

Median Voter

A theoretical concept in political science and economics suggesting that the outcome of a majority rule voting process will reflect the preferences of the median voter when preferences are single-peaked.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives.