Over the course of history, human governments repeatedly have chosen to place power in the hands of a single person. In our lesson, we discussed the qualities of absolute and constitutional monarchies.
In a few sentences, evaluate monarchies as forms of government. In your opinion, does it make sense to place power
in the hands of one individual? Why or why not?

Match the following: 1. empirical the belief that an idea should be evaluated based on how it works 2. fundamentalism knowledge based on observation and experiment rather than theory 3. obtrusive to intentionally force ideas or intrude on others 4. pragmatism not religious or spiritual in nature 5. secular a religious doctrine that emphasizes a return to rigid principles

Are first amendment rights guaranteed in every situation? a. yes, because protecting civil liberties was one of the most important values to the founders of this country b. no, because sometimes the government limits individual freedoms for the benefit of the public as a whole. c. no, because people have to earn their first amendment rights by behaving in a responsible way. d. yes, because the first amendment is part of the constitution, which is the basis for all law and government.

Why did many americans want the united states to cuba gain independence from spain? cuba was rich in natural resources, including gold and oil. cuba would provide access to the pacific ocean through a narrow strait. the united states had strong economic ties to cuba. the majority of cubans expressed interest in becom ing a us state.