The tyrant, of course, was King George III, the target of the Declaration of Independence. We take it for granted now, but ...

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We may criticize or appeal court rulings we don't agree with. But we cannot defy the rulings of duly constituted courts and ...

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Ancient Greece is where the first form of direct democracy was developed. It was called demokratia, literally meaning "rule ...

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Since Athens is considered the birthplace of democracy, the ancient Greek statesman Pericles must be considered its father.

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