Compromise is very important to a democracy because in a democracy the government is ran by the people or at least in a direct democracy its a little different for a representative democracy. Anyway compromise is important because if half of the country disagrees with the policy and the other half does politicians will typically lean towards making both sides happy with a compromise.
Here the correct option is option A Government positions were based on skills and merit.
Explanation - Earlier in China recruitment in high offices was done on the basis of recommendations that were given by officials about those post but under Confucianism examination system this method was barred. The talented people had to pass an exam that was really tough to crack for which they had to first give an exam at local level to qualify. No relation or recommendations were further entertained.
An example of an external response to stimuli is D. <span>getting water to drink to quench the body's thirst.
The stimulus is that you are thirsty. The action, or your response to that stimulus is that you get water to drink it. </span>
<span>Nihon gunkoku shugi should be the answer :)</span>
