Category: Social studies

Which of the following entities are banned from making direct contributions to federal candidates? These prohibited sources are: Corporations, including nonprofit corporations (although funds from a corporate separate segregated fund are permissible) Labor organizations (although funds from a separate segregated fund are permissible) Federal government contractors. How do candidates get money for their campaigns? Under […]

What was the first split in the Christian church called when Roman Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity was formed? East–West Schism Date January–July 1054 Type Christian Schism Cause Ecclesiastical differences Theological and Liturgical disputes Participants Pope Leo IX Ecumenical Patriarch Michael I Cerularius Outcome Permanent split of the two churches into the modern-day Catholic Church and […]

Which rights and freedoms for citizens Do you think our government does a good job of protecting? There are many things the government can do to protect the rights of its citizens. For example, freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and freedom of religion are guaranteed rights. The government must also protect its […]

How would you describe and characterize the role of interest groups in the case of health care reform? They gather the specific information they will present to legislators in order to influence public health policy in one way or another. In short, an interest group works in a conscientious and informed manner for as long […]

What is minimum amount of liability insurance coverage required? What is the minimum amount of liability car insurance required? State Minimum liability insurance California 15/30/5 Colorado 25/50/15 Connecticut 25/50/25 Delaware 25/50/10 What is the limited liability insurance requirement for the injury or death of two people? Liability insurance must be in the amount of $25,000 […]

What powers were granted because of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut? The General Court was authorized to adopt and repeal laws, impose taxes, distribute land, apprehend and punish people for misdemeanors, and enact legislation to promote the general good. The General Court was granted, then, all legislative, executive, judicial, and administrative authority. What did the […]

What are the physiological determinants of hunger? Variations in body chemistry that influence our feelings of hunger include those of insulin (secreted by the pancreas; controls blood glucose), leptin (secreted by fat cells; signals brain to increase metabolism and decrease hunger), orexin (secreted by the hypothalamus; triggers hunger), ghrelin (secreted by empty … What psychological […]

What is the tendency to overestimate personal attributions in others and downplay situational ones? The fundamental attribution error, also called the correspondence bias, describes the tendency for observer’s to attribute other people’s behavior to internal or dispositional factors and to downplay situational causes (Gilbert & Malone, 1995). Is the tendency of an individual who observes […]

Which is the oldest of the three major religions of Southwest Asia? Judaism Which religion originated in southwest Asia and spread through Europe? Three religions hail from Southwest Asia and spread into Europe: (1) Judaism, (2) Christianity, and (3) Islam. Which religion was the first monotheistic religion of Southwest Asia? Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian […]

How does female education affect population growth? In a nutshell, data show that the higher the level of a woman’s educational attainment, the fewer children she is likely to bear. A negative correlation is most clearly seen between different levels of female education and the total fertility rate (TFR) in a population. Why do educated […]