The greek polis began as a. a settlement along the adriatic and mediterranean that developed its own governing style b. a collection of city-states along the balkan mountains and the adriatic and mediterranean seas c. an oligarchy and a warrior state that focused on defense d. a building on the top of a hill that served as civic center and temple

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.

Why must governments be able to compromise?

Which of the following is an example of the legislative branch checking the judicial branch in the us government