Category: Philosophy

What is a partisan model? This means that representatives would consider their electorate, state or territory when making decisions. Partisan representation – representatives are elected as a member of a party and have a responsibility to make decisions in line with their party’s policies. Is delegate the same as representative? Non-voting members of the United […]

Is Gatsby a liar? Jay Gatsby, the lead character in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s book, “The Great Gatsby” lies all the time. He lies about the origin of his wealth, he lies about his love life, he even lies about reading the great books in his library. So, the Big Lie has its history in fiction […]

What is an example of a structural adaptation? Structural and Behavioral Adaptations An example of a structural adaptation is the way some plants have adapted to life in dry, hot deserts. Plants called succulents have adapted to this climate by storing water in their short, thick stems and leaves. Seasonal migration is an example of […]

What is the longest running TV series in history? The Simpsons What is the longest TV show in the world? Guiding Light is the longest-running TV show in the world, with 72 years on the air. The American daytime soap was created in 1937, debuting on the radio – and was finally taken off CBS […]

What means fair skin? Fair – The lightest range of skin tones. You likely burn easy, and have light or red hair. Light – Generally those with skin considered “light” have warmer undertones (we’ll get to that in a second) than those with fair skin. Dark – The deepest range of skin tones. What is […]

What was free labor? As historian Eric Foner explained, “free labor” was the very American ideology that in a democratic society, every person has the right to labor for themselves and to determine whether and when they would work for someone else. What describes a lockout? Which describes a lockout? An employer prevents workers from […]

How is Macduff a hero? Throughout the tragic, events of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Macduff serves as a heroic figure through his demonstrations of intelligence, loyalty, and righteousness. Macduff’s intelligence and willingness to act on what information he has gathered demonstrate his heroism and help to save Scotland from destruction. Does Macbeth try to kill Macduff? […]

What is informal jobs and example? The informal economy represents all work by individuals or businesses which, by law or practice, is not sufficiently catered for through formal arrangements Examples include food and flea markets, street vendors, laundromats and the like, mostly in rural or informal areas What is a informal workplace? Informal Work Situations […]

Why does baby sleep with eyes open? Developing nervous system and REM. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep patterns combined with a still-developing nervous system might contribute to open eyes during sleep. Babies go through longer periods of REM sleep than adults, and eye movement is more common in adults and babies during REM sleep. Is […]

Why is participatory culture important? Access to such a participatory culture has a number of beneficial effects for learners including: opportunities for peer to peer learning, the diversification of cultural expression, development of skills valued in modern workplace, and a more empowered conception of citizenship (Jenkins et al, 2006). What is participatory production? Participatory media […]