Category: Social studies

What is a suffix that ends with ment? accompaniment, aliment, allotment, indictment, vehement, segment, condiment, acknowledgment, annulment, ascertainment, bewitchment, confinement, deferment, ferment, implement, maladjustment, parliament, pronouncement, tenement, undergarment, atonement, detriment, achievement, chastisement, embarrassment, endorsement. What are words with the suffix ment? Review (Answers) achievement. = achieve. + ment. acknowledgement. = acknowledge. + ment. excitement. = […]

Which of the following would be considered a leading indicator to predict changes in the real GDP? The stock market, which anticipates economy activity, is a leading economic indicator. GDP and industrial production are coincident, or current, economic indicators. Corporate profits are a lagging indicator. Which of the following are examples of leading indicators? Popular […]

What organization was started by France Germany Belgium Italy the Netherlands and Luxembourg? European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) What was initially known as European Common Market and European Economic Community? European Community (EC), previously (from 1957 until Nov. 1, 1993) European Economic Community (EEC), byname Common Market, former association designed to integrate the economies […]

What are financial institutions that are formed by groups of people who share something in common? Financial institutions that are formed by groups of people who share something in common are called credit unions. Financial institutions that are formed by groups of people who share something in common are called credit unions. What is considered […]

Which of these religions is the oldest? Hinduism (founded around the 15th – 5th century BCE) The first and foremost of these is a belief in the Vedas – four texts compiled between the 15th and 5th centuries BCE on the Indian subcontinent, and the faith’s oldest scriptures – which make Hinduism without doubt the […]

How does scientific knowledge change over time? The accepted views of science knowledge can change over time. Changes can result from new science observations, but can also be affected by social, political or religious convictions. To develop a deeper understanding, students need to investigate the context of the time in which science ideas were developed. […]

What is the official definition of recidivism? Recidivism is one of the most fundamental concepts in criminal justice. It refers to a person’s relapse into criminal behavior, often after the person receives sanctions or undergoes intervention for a previous crime. What is probation in criminology? Probation is a privilege granted by the court to a […]

What challenges did Percy Jackson face? Percy faces physical and psychological challenges in chapter 4 of The Lightning Thief. The immediate challenge is the Minotaur, which wants to kill him. The other is him suddenly being thrust into a world of monsters, magic, and danger that he did not know exists. What is a challenge […]

What happened in the banking industry in the years leading up to 1933? A nationwide panic ensued in 1933 when bank customers descended upon banks to withdraw their assets, only to be turned away because of a shortage of cash and credit. Bank customers did not have the benefit of government protection during the panic. […]

What type of data are collected over several time periods? Time series data are collected over several time periods. What is the process of capturing storing and maintaining data known as? The process of capturing, storing, and maintaining data is known as. data warehousing. What are the entities on which data is collected? The entities […]