Why do discussions of the origin of democratic government often look back at greece and rome

The president has what role as the head of the armed forces 1.commander 2.general in chief 3.commander in chief 4.chief petty officer 5.joint chief

Which statement describes the influence of elizabeth i on england? a. her great inherited wealth made requesting funds from parliament rarely necessary, which minimized conflicts. b.her skillful use of personal advisers to communicate her wishes to parliament promoted stability. c.her clever secret diplomacy and many successful wars made her popular with the english people. d.her continuing support of english explorers in the americas brought in vast supplies of silver and gold.

Why did the united states become involved in the soviet-afghan war? the united states wanted access to the afghan oil fields. the united states wanted to retaliate against the soviet boycott of the 1984 olympics in los angeles. representative charlie wilson convinced congress to fund afghan resistance to soviet influence. president ronald reagan wanted to force the soviets to withdraw from afghanistan.