Category: Social studies

How can we reduce drink driving? The simplest way to avoid drunk-driving incidents is to stay away from alcoholic beverages. Grab a soda, seltzer, or coffee instead, or simply say, “no, thank you.” Never condone underage drinking, and never serve alcohol to minors. Set a curfew for your child, and always wait up for your […]

What did the Navajo find inspiration from to create words to describe modern combat? Navajo had no words to describe modern warfare. Instead the Code Talkers took inspiration from familiar sights from the Navajo reservation back home. What factors led to the success of the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II? The Navajo Code […]

What are local governments led by? Whereas the Federal Government and State governments share power in countless ways, a local government must be granted power by the State. In general, mayors, city councils, and other governing bodies are directly elected by the people. What are the services provided by both state and local governments? Of […]

For what is Geert Hofstede best known? He has become known for pioneering research on national and organisational cultures. Hofstede originally identified four dimensions for defining work-related values associated with national culture: power distance, individualism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity. What is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator quizlet? -The Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator is a self-report inventory designed […]

What are some benefits of creating such a canal through the Isthmus of Panama? The canal permits shippers of commercial goods, ranging from automobiles to grain, to save time and money by transporting cargo more quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. How did they build the Panama Canal? The Panama Canal was made by […]

What did corporations do during the Industrial Revolution? Large corporations or trusts managed the manufacturing of raw materials such as coal, iron, and oil. The Bessemer process for manufacturing steel led to America’s first billion-dollar corporation, United States Steel. How is Corporation related to the Industrial Revolution? The formation of corporations during the industrialization was […]

Which branch interprets the Constitution and determines if laws are constitutional? The judicial branch interprets laws and determines if a law is unconstitutional. The judicial branch includes the U.S. Supreme Court and lower federal courts. There are nine justices on the Supreme Court. Does the judicial branch interpret laws? The third branch of government is […]

Which of the following individuals is defined as an investment adviser under the provisions of the Uniform Securities Act? The Uniform Securities Act defines a “broker-dealer;” it defines an “agent” of a broker-dealer (which is a representative, but this is the federal name, not the State name); it defines an “investment adviser;” and it defines […]

What did Simón Bolívar do? Simón Bolívar was a Venezuelan soldier and statesman who played a central role in the South American independence movement. Bolívar served as president of Gran Colombia (1819–30) and as dictator of Peru (1823–26). How is Simon Bolivar viewed today? On December 17, 1830, however, Simón Bolívar died in Santa Marta, […]

How many credit hours does a student typically need to complete general requirements at a 4 year college apex? To complete general education requirements at a 4 year college, which is called a “college degree,” the undergraduate bachelor’s degree generally takes 4 years to complete, and needs 120-128 semester credit hours. How many credits hours […]