What Were the Commons Psychological Explanations Offered for Persons Accused

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Essay

What were the commons psychological explanations offered for persons accused of witchcraft in the Middle Ages?

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Definitions:

Federal Organization

A system of government where power is divided between a central government and smaller political units, such as states.

Electoral College

A body of electors established by the Constitution that is responsible for selecting the President and Vice President of the United States.

Democratic Popular Pressure

The force or influence applied by the general populace or societal groups to effect change or influence decision-making in a democratic system.

Expressed Powers

Specific powers granted to the government or its branches explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.