Why does the town have a lottery
a. it is a tradition that is thought to bring them a good harvest
b. both young and the old support the lottery
c. they like to remember their towns history
d. the genuinely enjoy the lottery

Ratification of the constitution did not come easy. two groups fought over whether or not the constitution was a good government for us: the federalists and anti-federalists. if these factions existed today, which group do you think you would support? compose a paragraph explaining which group you would support. explain why you would support either group by including at least 3 examples of beliefs you support/disagree with.

Charles schenck was a u. s. citizen and private in the army. while in military training during world war i, schenck printed and passed out leaflets explaining why he was against the draft (required military service). he was charged with violating the espionage act of 1917, a federal law outlawing any action interfering with military operations. schenck believed the espionage act violated his right to free speech. in which court would this case ultimately be decided, and why? a state criminal court, because schenck was accused of violating a criminal law a military tribunal, because the matter involved members of the military a county civil court, because it involved violation of a civil liberty the u. s. supreme court, because schenck challenged whether the law was constitutional

Which idea is central to democracy in the united states? everyone has an equal right to consumer goods. people should not compromise to settle differences. the minority has authority over the majority. freedom must be balanced with respect for the law.