Which characteristic do autocracy and oligarchy share?
A. Citizens have no voice in their government.
B. People elect leaders.
C. Monarchy is outlawed.
D. Law is based on social contract theory.
Answer:
c
Explanation:
i think sounds the most right to me
The famous person who was defeated seven times in his political career was Abraham Lincoln. He was defeated for the legislature in 1832 then defeated in run for the Illinois House Speaker in 1838. In 1843 he lost in nomination for Congress and again lost in his re-nomination to Congress in 1848. He was defeated for Senate when legislature in Illinois elects Lyman Trumbull in 1855. In 1856 he was lost in nomination for Vice-President and in 1858 he wins Senate’s popular vote but loses election to Stephen Douglas.
Fact 1: The text of the Gettysburg Address is carved into stone on the south wall of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.,
Fact 2: There are approx 270 words in the Gettysburg Address and it took just over 2 minutes to deliver
Fact 3: The reason for the speech was the dedication of the national cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Fact 4: When was the Gettysburg Address? The speech was given by President Abraham Lincoln on November, 19, 1863
Fact 5: Who wrote the Gettysburg Address? Abraham Lincoln
Fact 6: What is the Gettysburg Address? The name of a world famous speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln to honor those who had died at the Battle of Gettysburg during which Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his forces were defeated by Union forces led by General George Meade.
Fact 7: The Civil War was at its height when the speech was made, and less than six moths after the Battle of Gettysburg (June 27–July 4, 1863). There were approximately 94,000 Union soldiers and 72,000 Confederates who fought at Gettysburg
Fact 8: The speech was made in honor of the Union troops who had fallen on the battlefield - 3,155 soldiers were killed and 14,531 wounded fighting for the Union. (a further 4,708 killed soldiers were killed and 12,693 wounded fighting for the Confederacy)
Fact 9: The speech reflected the ideals and principles of equality, freedom and democracy and made reference to the past, present and future of the nation
Fact 10: The speech followed the Emancipation Proclamation which was made on January 1, 1863
