3. How does the phrase "rampant urbanization and overuse of the land also resulted in the decline and eventual abandonment of the cities of the Fertile Crescent" (Paragraph 5) contribute to the development of ideas in this article?

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.

1. describe the concept of the unitary executive. discuss whether this concept is practical.

Karin bought illegal firearms at a gun show. at her trial, she alleged that she had committed this crime because her boyfriend had threatened to harm her and her two daughters if she did not. her lawyer asked the judge to instruct the jury that the prosecution had an obligation to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that karin had acted freely. instead, the judge told the jury that karin had the burden of proving duress by a preponderance of the evidence. who is correct?