Category: Social studies

What role and responsibility do media have in a democratic society? Media has given political parties the tools to reach large numbers of people and can inform them on key issues ranging from policies to elections. In theory, media should be seen as an enabler for democracy, having better-educated voters would lead to a more […]

What are the 5 main components of a nuclear power plant? Any nuclear reactor that produces power via the fission of uranium (U-235) or plutonium (Pu-239) by bombardment with neutrons must have at least five components: nuclear fuel consisting of fissionable material, a nuclear moderator, reactor coolant, control rods, and a shield/containment system. What are […]

How are equations and inequalities used in the real world? Inequalities are arguably used more often in “real life” than equalities. Businesses use inequalities to control inventory, plan production lines, produce pricing models, and for shipping/warehousing goods and materials. Look up linear programming or the Simplex method. What are some examples of real life inequalities […]

How is energy traced back to the sun? All of the energy we get from food can be traced back to the sun! Plants use energy from the sun to convert water and carbon dioxide into usable sugars, a process called photosynthesis. Where does all energy come from how can we trace it back to […]

What part of the brain causes anterograde amnesia? To a large degree, anterograde amnesia remains a mysterious ailment because the precise mechanism of storing memories is not yet well understood, although it is known that the regions involved are certain sites in the temporal cortex, especially in the hippocampus and nearby subcortical regions. Does TGA […]

When you want to back out of a parking space you should do it slowly and look while backing? Always back up slowly to avoid collisions. It is always dangerous because it is hard to see what is behind your vehicle. Whenever you need to back up or back out of a parking space, follow […]

What can state governments not do? Powers Reserved for the Federal Government Article I, Section 10 of the Constitution of the United States puts limits on the powers of the states. States cannot form alliances with foreign governments, declare war, coin money, or impose duties on imports or exports. Which amendments prohibited certain practices by […]

When an action by a company or individual results in an unfair benefit? Chapter 4 I to B A B conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s company’s actions result in an unfair benefit consideration one of the elements of a contract that means value public utility organization that supplies a service or product vital […]

In what direction must a force act on a yo-yo? Since the object is in uniform circular motion it must have a net force that is directed toward the center of the circle. Since the yo-yo is moving… What is the direction of the force on the puck as it travels in a circle? The […]

What are revenue bills Where must they originate? Bills to Raise Revenues Must Originate in the House All bills for raising revenues shall originate in the house of representatives, but the senate may propose and concur with amendments as on other bills. Why must bills involving the raising of revenue originate in the House? The […]