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What role did mazzini play in italian unification? a.) he dreamed of a united italy and took the first steps to achieving it. b.) he conquered the southern part of italy, including sicily. c.) he was the first leader of a united italy. d.) he was assassinated by the french government, making him a martyr.

The system of checks and balances was designed for what purpose? fear of strong state power to keep power out of one branch to appease the southern states to allow the judicial branch to have equal power

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