The main difference was Monotheism. Judaism, unlike other earlier religions from the Middle East, worshiped one god. In ancient times, when Judaism arose, the prevailing religions in the region were Assyro-Babylonian religion and the Canaanite religions, that used to worship many gods and, in some cases, were more consistent in worshiping one particular god above others.
Other concepts totally new in South East Asia that Judaism brought was the idea of being a chosen people by God and the Messianism, this is the concept of a divine message sent to the people of God through messengers or prophets.
Priests served the gods’ needs and, at times, the power of the High Priest of Amun-Ra rivaled pharaoh’s. Pharaoh appointed the priests during early periods but later the posts became hereditary. <span>Scribes, part of the third level of the pyramid, were some of the only people in Egypt who could </span>read and write<span>. They </span>kept the records<span> of the country including the amount of food produced and gifts presented to the gods. </span>
This is a democracy due to that when this country rose against England, it was motivated to have a say in government and laws which it felt were unfair and had people to give them say in government affairs. Hence, this a representative democracy. Citizens vote for their government officials and the checks and balances prevent one branch from having too much or too little power. These officials represent the citizens' ideas and concerns in government.
In reference, <span>The Encyclopædia Britannica defines "political machine" as, "in U.S. politics, a party organization, headed by a single boss or small autocratic group, that commands enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of a city, county, or state".</span>
<span>SO: It's purpose primarily serves to gain and maintain political and administrative control of city/county/state, none the less the population.</span>
