What is the electoral college? a. people chosen from each state to elect the president b. an institution designed to educate the electorate c. an example of direct democracy d. a distinct branch of the government

Which of the following factors contributed to the start of the european renaissance? a. the rise of powerful officials in germany and england b. the growth of commerce and personal wealth in italian city-states c. spread of the catholic religion throughout eastern europe d. the emergence of feudalism in western europe