What is the definition of "Representative Government"? And why is it important?

What do you think washington meant by the comment he said "the baneful effects of the spirit of party."

Put the following events in the correct chronological order: i. new state constitutions are formed. ii. declaration of independence is signed. iii. second continental congress writes the articles of confederation. iv. special conventions are convened to produce fundamental laws for the states. a. ii, iii, iv, i b. ii, iv, i, iii c. ii, i, iv, iii d. ii, i, iii, iv

How did the first punic war differ from the second punic war