Category: Social studies

How did Becker believe most people would calculate their own human capital? Becker made the assumption that people would be hard-headed in calculating how much to invest in their own human capital. They would compare expected future earnings from different career choices and consider the cost of acquiring the education to pursue these careers, including […]

What happens when two different versions of a bill are passed by the House and Senate? If the House and Senate pass the same bill then it is sent to the President. If the House and Senate pass different bills they are sent to Conference Committee. Most major legislation goes to a Conference Committee. What […]

What were the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people? Asylums – the first institutions created for the specific purpose of housing people with psychological disorders. Focus was ostracizing them from society rather than treatment. Who led the reform efforts for mental health? In the 19th century, Dorothea Dix led reform efforts […]

Which of these is most likely punishment for a person found guilty in a civil court case? Civil litigation usually involves some type of compensation for injuries or damages as well as disposition of property and other disputes. A guilty defendant is punished by incarceration and/or fines, or in exceptional cases, the death penalty. What […]

What best characterizes general intelligence during adolescence? What best characterizes general intelligence during adolescents? It stays stable, but individual mental abilities that underlie intelligence show dramatic improvement. Why is adolescence a period of experimentation? The adolescent faces the task of self-discovery, often resulting in the adoption of sexual exploration and experimentation that may constitute Risky […]

What do the terms confederal unitary and federal all refer to? The terms ‘confederate,’ ‘unitary,’ and ‘federal’ refer to the geographic distribution of power withing a sovereign nation. How does unitary confederal and federal types of government differ in terms of distribution of power? How does federalism differ from unitary and confederal systems? In a […]

What are 4 precedents set by George Washington? The list below represents some of the major things Washington did first as president that established a precedent for future leaders of the position. Appointing Judges. Ceremonial purposes. Chief foreign diplomat. Chooses a Cabinet. Commander in Chief of the Military. Mr. No lifetime appointment. What was George […]

What happened in Europe in the first centuries after the Western Roman Empire fell? Christian missionaries became less important in the church after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Rome continued to exist as the Eastern and Western Roman Empires. The Huns controlled both halves of the Roman Empire through invasions. The Eastern Roman […]

What are the three factors that influence purchasing behavior Lo 6 1? Begin with these three simple factors: market trends, personal motivations and desires, and reviews. Marketers often go straight into a consumer’s personal behavior. Buyer personas and customer avatars all use desires and motivations as a foundation. But, consumers are first influenced on a […]

Which sport is the oldest? Wrestling Which is the oldest of the following sports apex? Which sport is considered to be the most popular in the world? Football How can you show good sportsmanship in a difficult situation? Tips for teaching good sportsmanship Avoid arguing. Everyone should have a chance to play. Play fair. Follow […]