Why do so many cultures have divinities in similar roles?

Which statement best describes an advantage of indirect democracy over direct democracy? a. it can make decision making more efficient b. it can citizens feel more connected to government c. it can be more responsive to citizens' interests d. it can better reflect the democratic principle of majority rule

Locate an article online from a news source that illustrates at least one determinant of supply. write a summary of the article, list the determinant(s) that were discussed in the article, and give a brief explaination of the effect of the determinant(s). you don't need to write the entire thing out, just find a source and tell me what i should include. i'm not the best at some parts of economics, and this is one of the parts i suck at.

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)