Category: Social studies

What is the role of the public service commissioner? In the United States, a utilities commission, utility regulatory commission (URC), public utilities commission (PUC), or public service commission (PSC) is a governing body that regulates the rates and services of a public utility, such as an electric utility. Which branch of Georgia government is the […]

Which type of processing involves the interpretation of sensations and is influenced by available knowledge experiences and though? Perception involves both bottom-up and top-down processing. Bottom-up processing refers to the fact that perceptions are built from sensory input. On the other hand, how we interpret those sensations is influenced by our available knowledge, our experiences, […]

What is fallacious reasoning? Fallacies are common errors in reasoning that will undermine the logic of your argument. Fallacies can be either illegitimate arguments or irrelevant points, and are often identified because they lack evidence that supports their claim. What is an example of abductive reasoning? Abductive reasoning, or abduction, is making a probable conclusion […]

What 3 things does the FFR indirectly affect? Monetary policy directly affects interest rates; it indirectly affects stock prices, wealth, and currency exchange rates. Through these channels, monetary policy influences spend- ing, investment, production, employment, and inflation in the United States. What monetary policy was used in 2000? Following the bursting of the dot-com bubble […]

Which of the following explains how Georgia trial and appellate court judges are selected? Which of the following explains how Georgia trial and appellate court judges are selected? Judges are elected at both the trial and appellate levels. Judges are appointed by officials at both the trial and appellate levels. The defendant in a civil […]

What is the main characteristic that differentiates leaders from non leaders? According to the course commentary Kirkpatrick and Locke identified 6 traits that differentiate leaders and non-leaders: drive, desire to lead, honesty and integrity, self-confidence, cognitive ability, knowledge of the business. What is the most important thing you have learned as a leader? Answer: Having […]

Which leader gives complete freedom to the subordinate and avoid use of power? Free Rein or Laissez Fair style: Under this style, a manager gives complete freedom to his subordinates. The entire decision-making authority is entrusted to them. There is least intervention by the leader and so the group operates entirely on its own. What […]

What year did the stock market crash to foreshadow the Great Depression? 1929 What year was the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression Why did it happen? The crash began on Oct. 24, 1929, known as “Black Thursday,” when the market opened 11% lower than the previous day’s close. Institutions and financiers […]

Why did Hobbes believe that the best form of government had a King as its sovereign? Hobbes referred to the government like the Leviathan, a powerful state created to impose order. He believed the best form of government had a king and a sovereign because placing more power in the hands of a king would […]

How do inventors get funded? The federal government is usually the best source of grants for inventions; private organizations are more likely to offer funding if the invention could have a positive impact on society. Check both public and private funding as you research potential grant opportunities. How can I raise money for my invention? […]