Which of the following contributed greatly to the fall of the song dynasty? a. the invention of gunpowder b. the increase in the chinese population c. the improvement of the civil service system d. the vulnerability to invaders from the north

The bloodless, or glorious, revolution in 1688 a. encouraged nobles in their quest to recreate a feudal society. b. ended the commonwealth and restored james ii to the throne. c. placed mary and william, both protestants, on the throne. d. restored property rights to those who had lost them as a consequence of the english civil war.

Conflict resolution can be difficult. which of these is the best example of how the us congress resolves conflict instead of always using a majority vote?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.