Answer:
A polis is Greek city state. There not all people were free. Only certain males who were born there. Like Athens. No one was always equal. But each had the same amount of power when voting. That is one of the basic ideals about democracy.
Explanation:
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B - Interest groups seek to influence government policy and legislation without being elected
Political parties seek to influence policy and legistation by being elected officials in charge of voting while interest groups want to do the same without being elected officials.
Answer:
Maine was admitted as a free state
Explanation:
The Missouri Compromised allowed Missouri to be admitted as a slave stated if Maine was admitted as a free state - maintaining the balanced between slave vs free states.
What supports this passage is that Texas and California were under control by Mexico until the land was fought for. That is why America couldn't annex it.