Why do geographers study regions?

Why do geographers study regions? Why do geographers divide the world into regions? So they can study different sections of different countries, and compare them and their differences. A region is areas that share common characteristics. Geographers study them because they can compare them to other regions, and see their differences. What is regional studies […]

What governing force provided some sense of unity in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

What governing force provided some sense of unity in Western Europe during the Middle Ages? The Roman Empire united much of Europe under one government and one religion (Christianity). When the Roman Empire declined, the Catholic Church remained as a unifying force. Europe’s Christian identity was strengthened by the rise of another monotheistic faith: Islam. […]

What are the two major political parties today?

What are the two major political parties today? The modern two-party system consists of the “Democratic” Party and the “Republican” Party. How did the first two political parties differ? The Federalists, led by Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton, wanted a strong central government, while the Anti-Federalists, led by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, advocated states’ […]

Who can regulate trade between states?

Who can regulate trade between states? The Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution provides that the Congress shall have the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. The plain meaning of this language might indicate a limited power to regulate commercial trade between persons in one state and persons outside of that state. Why […]

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