What would be a positive and negative about direct or representative democracy as a form of government?

Explain in the simplest form what laissez faire is

Which of the following is true about general stonewall jackson? answers: a. he was one of the generals in the confederate army b. he led troops for the union c. his behaviors show great respect d. he marched through frederick, maryland

How does iraqs geographical location ( desert-like environment ) affect it's politcal relationships? i've been stuck on this and i'm giving a lot of points