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The soldiers in the novel use the phrase "it all looked good on paper" several times throughout their experiences. what does this mean in the context of the war?

The leader of the bolsheviks was tolstoy alexander lenin nicholas

How does democracy ensure the well-being of the people? a. the government is controlled by the workers. b. laws are created to protect civil rights. c. the government regulates the economy completely. d. the government controls the press.