Category: Social studies

What restrictions are there on freedom of religion in public schools? Although the Constitution forbids public school officials from directing or favoring prayer in their official capacities, students and teachers do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” The Supreme Court has made clear that “private religious […]

What is Zooxanthellae interdependence? Most reef-building corals contain photosynthetic algae, called zooxanthellae, that live in their tissues. The corals and algae have a mutualistic relationship. The relationship between the algae and coral polyp facilitates a tight recycling of nutrients in nutrient-poor tropical waters. How does Zooxanthellae adapt to its environment? Some corals have adaptations to […]

How do informal sanctions and formal sanctions operate in society on a daily basis? Informal sanctions can check deviant behavior of individuals or groups, either through internalization, or through disincentivizing the deviant behavior. As with formal controls, informal controls reward or punish acceptable or unacceptable behavior, otherwise known as deviance. Why is informal sanction important? […]

How do contemporary sociologists define family? How do contemporary sociologists define family? – relatives or relations, usually those related by common descent. – a social group whose members are bound by legal, biological, or emotional ties, or a combination of all three. – two or more individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption living in […]

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 […]

What is it called when your muscles are permanently flexed? Spasticity is a condition in which muscles stiffen or tighten, preventing normal fluid movement. The muscles remain contracted and resist being stretched, thus affecting movement, speech and gait. What is the medical term for a muscle twitch that Cannot be controlled? Dystonia is a neurological […]

When a 9 month old show a fear of unfamiliar people he or she is exhibiting? stranger wariness How does evolution explain the parent/child bond? How does evolution explain the parent-child bond? Evolutionary theory stresses two needs: survival and reproduction. A child must be nourished, protected, and taught by adults for much longer offspring of […]

What is the role of competition in a market economy? Competition bolsters the productivity and international competitiveness of the business sector and promotes dynamic markets and economic growth. The most obvious benefit of competition is that it results in goods and services being provided to consumers at competitive prices. How does competition regulate the marketplace? […]

What is an entitlement program quizlet? An entitlement program provides benefits to any citizen who is eligible for support regardless of need, and is considered an uncontrollable part of the federal budget. What is an example of an entitlement program quizlet? What is true of entitlement programs? – Congress sets requirements for those eligible to […]

What happened when Roosevelt tried to pack the Supreme Court? President Roosevelt lost the Court-packing battle, but he won the war for control of the Supreme Court not by any novel legislation, but by serving in office for more than twelve years, and appointing eight of the nine Justices of the Court. Why did Father […]