Which of the following most directly led to the expansion of participatory democracy in the first half of the nineteenth century

Considering the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of money as well as the gold standard, do you agree or disagree with the us government’s decision to discontinue the gold standard? justify your response.

What were copernicus’s ideas about the order of the universe deemed to be dangerous to church thinking? (5 points) a.the church was invested in the idea that the earth was at the center of the universe b.copernicus was developing a new religion that would challenge the church c.the church feared his ideas threatened their control of european universities d.copernicus was a follower of luther and therefore could not be trusted

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts