How would you classify the form of government utilized in the United States of America? An oligarchy, because a lot of the power is focused in the political class. A representative democracy, because citizens exercise their power through elected representatives. A monarchy, because it only has one supreme commander. A direct democracy, because people directly choose their leaders.

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.

immigrants from northern and western europe continued coming as they had for three centuries, but in decreasing numbers