A wide range of governmental structures and entities, from totalitarian regimes to socialist to libertarian governments, have been proposed by political theorists throughout history. Libertarian thinkers believe that the government should intervene and control as little as possible of its citizens' lives. Socialist governments collectively own and/or operate some markets and services. Totalitarian governments control all aspects of their citizens' lives from their religion to the economy. Under what circumstances would a totalitarian government be necessary or preferred by its citizens?

How might a listener feel about his or her griefs after hearing the wife's lament

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.

What is a flat character? a. one that is well developed b. one with limited traits c. one with varied traits d. one that is realistic