What is a political system called that denies ordinary people participation or representation in their government?

Which leader was the first african american president at two different institutions for higher learning

22. the effect of threshold braking is to a. cause skids. b. lock wheels. c. prevent locking of wheels. d. increase stopping distance.

Bonus question: according to wikipedia, in chinese philosophy yin and yang "describes how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent." what are some examples from the story that amy tan may have intentionally incorporated elements of yin and yang philosophy into this story? select 2.