All types of governments are based on two factors: first, who has power to make
decisions and second, the way in which people make a living. When people think of
government, they often think of the power factor. But the main way in which people
make a living is what determines the way that power is used. The main way people
make a living indicates what kind of economy a society has. The economy and the
use of power go together.
4. Which one of these characteristics did all of the first waves of immigrants have in
common?
O
They all spoke English.
O
They all had the same political beliefs.
O
They all valued education.
O
They all had the same religious beliefs.