The passage describes how the British neglected their newfound colony, the United States. It was during this time that Americans
decided what kind of government ideals and values they wanted.
Based on what you have read, why would America choose a
democracy with similar values to the Ancient Greeks? Which aspects
of democracy do you agree that the United States should have
chosen? Are there any characteristics that you would not have voted
for, as an early American leader? Explain your answers using details
from this passage, as well as your knowledge of current events.

The United States has a complex government system. One important tenet of this system is democracy, in which the ultimate power rests with the people. In the case of the United States, that power is exercised indirectly, through elected representatives. Although the U.S. has been a strong proponent of democracy, it did not invent democracy. The Greeks are often credited with pioneering a democratic government that went on to influence the structure of the United States. Read this article that describes how elements of ancient Greek democracy heavily influenced the figures that designed the United States government.

the correct answer is b, "fertility rates are increasing, so populations will grow more quickly in the future."

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