Which statement best describes the relationship between the rule of law and democratic forms of government? A. The rule of law prevents elected officials from issuing harsh punishments for criminals. B. The rule of law requires citizens of all classes to follow the laws passed by elected leaders. C. The rule of law ensures that the laws passed in a democracy are not religious in nature. D. The rule of law preserves elements of direct democracy in representative governments.

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.

the image shown is not a reliable source. it is not a photograph taken of the event, and it is not a painting created by someone who witnessed the event. the image can be considered yellow journalism because it is sensational and exaggerated. the explosion did not likely cause bodies to fly in the air or create a large fireball, as shown here. the image was created to make the american public angry about the explosion, not to show what actually happened.

the painting is not reliable.

the painting is exaggerated.

the painting is inaccurate.

the painting was created to make the public angry, not to show what really happened.

the answer is b. hope this

1. explain aspects of the democratic process as it was developed in ancient athens

2. trace the roots of the americans political process to ancient athens

3. explain the relationship of citizens to the political process