Category: Social studies

What does the facial feedback hypothesis support? The facial-feedback hypothesis states that the contractions of the facial muscles may not only communicate what a person feels to others but also to the person him- or herself. In other words, facial expressions are believed to have a direct influence on the experience of affect. What is […]

Which characteristic s of a free market economy is are the most important to the Canadian economy? Competition is essential to the Canadian economy. It is an incentive to inspire producers to be more creative in order to make new and improved merchandise for other consumers. These new products can improve a consumer’s quality of […]

What does the phrase stare decisis literally mean? Simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions. Stare decisis is a Latin term meaning “to stand by that which is decided.” What is the Latin word for let the decision stand? Stare decisis, (Latin: “let the decision stand”), in Anglo-American law, […]

What is interesting about the Alamo? Here are some fun facts: The first stone of the Alamo was laid by the Spanish military in 1744. The Alamo was originally a Roman Catholic mission called Mission San Antonio de Valero. When Mexico gained independence from Spain, Mexicans gave the structure its current name, which means “cottonwood.” […]

¿Cuándo se celebró la primera elección democrática presidencial y quién sale elegido? Elecciones federales de México de 1824 • 1828 → Elecciones federales de México de 1824 Presidente de México Vicepresidente de México 100 % Resultados Guadalupe Victoria – Partido Liberal ¿Quién fue el primer presidente de México y en qué año ganó las elecciones? […]

Do all banks have to join the Federal Reserve System? Any bank or other incorporated banking institution engaged in similar business may become a member of the Federal Reserve System. National banks are required by law to be members. State-chartered banks may join if they meet certain requirements. Which banks are subject to reserve requirements […]

Can a president be president twice? No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the […]

Should the United States ally itself with Great Britain or France Jefferson? Hamilton: In the war between France and Great Britain, the United States should side with Great Britain. We should respect Britain’s ability to keep order and defend itself. Jefferson: We should support France despite the bloodshed caused by the French Revolution. The bloodshed […]

What is the problem with subgroup analysis? One of the problems with subgroup analysis is the increased likelihood of a statistically significant false positive result. The more groups you investigate, the more likely you are to find a statistically significant effect by chance. Why can subgroups become dangerous? 2. Positive subgroup results are more likely […]

How did Thomas Edison contribute to the industrial revolution? He invented the electric locomotive,phonograph,electric pen and copying system,kinetoscope,improved the telephone and improved the stock ticker and most importantly he invented the electric light bulb. This is a picture of the great invention, the light bulb. How did industrial cities provide new opportunities for workers? How […]