D. that she may profit from the building project
Look at the evidence within the question information. The author has 20 years of experience in construction and owns a local construction company. So if the city or town is considering a building initiative that will cost the town millions of dollars, the author of the editorial quite possibly hopes to bid for some of that construction work. It would be very good for her business.
Now, the fact that a construction company owner favors the building initiative doesn't mean her views should be rejected simply because of her position in the construction industry. If her views are valid and provide solid arguments in favor of the project, those views should be considered on their merits. At the same time, perspectives from other local citizens should be considered too, in terms of environmental impact of the project, costs and affordability, how the building initiative will benefit residents of the community, etc.
The correct answer is - the city-state of Athens.
The city-state of Athens in Ancient Greece is the place known as the birthplace of the democracy. It was not perfect and true democracy by any means, but it was striding in that direction and set the basics for the true democracy to develop over time. The inclusion of all men in the government and the state affairs was one this steps. This was a huge step because men from all social classes were given the right to vote and be part of the politics of the country, not just the aristocracy.
The law was extended on May 16, 1918, by the Sedition Act<span> of 1918, actually a set of amendments to the </span>Espionage Act<span>, which prohibited many forms of speech, including "any disloyal, profane, scurrilous, or abusive language about the form of government of the United States ... or the flag of the United States</span>
The idea of monotheism is greatly accepted today and allowed for the many forms of Christianity along with the practice of Judaism and other monotheistic practices
