Question

Which of the following ideas best describes an ancient Hebrew beliefs that influenced the development of democratic institutions in modern times?
A. All are equal before God, and the law applies equally to all

B. The Torah is the written law that everyone must follow in order to seek a favor from God

C. God always speaks through leaders who then tells everyone what god wants

D. God does exist but is interested only in burnt offerings or sacrifices

Answer 1

A. All are equal before God, and the law applies equally to all.
This is a democratic idea, because everybody’s vote matters equally. It’s not like a king’s opinion or an elites’s opinion is more valuable than a commoner’s opinion.