How did the Patriot Act affect the National Security Agency? The PATRIOT Act was passed by Congress and subsequently signed into law by President George W. Bush in October 2001. The law expanded national security surveillance and also brought about a range of institutional changes, such as facilitating greater coordination between government agencies. How long […]
What is physical proximity test?
What is physical proximity test? The physical proximity test requires that the act be proximate to the completed crime, or directly tending toward the completion of the crime, or amounting to the commencement of the consummation. It must be within the actor’s power to complete the crime almost immediately. What are the three legal tests […]
Why was the patriarch of Constantinople seen as having more authority than other Eastern patriarchates?
Why was the patriarch of Constantinople seen as having more authority than other Eastern patriarchates? Because of its historical location as the capital of the former Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire and its role as the mother church of most modern Orthodox churches, Constantinople holds a special place of honor within Orthodoxy and serves as the […]
How was Persia divided?
How was Persia divided? Persia was an important export market for Russian manufacturing. The agreement divided Persia into three zones, a large Russian zone to the north, and two smaller zones, one which neither country dominated, and a British zone to the south. How was Persia divided in 1907 a among Russia Britain and the […]
How are loyalty points calculated?
How are loyalty points calculated? Calculate your redemption rate with these three easy steps: Determine the total number of points that have been spent. ( Determine the total number of points issued ever, including expired points. Divide the total number of points that have been spent by the total number of points issued. What is […]
When do babies start talking?
What is it called when a child views her new experience in terms of her existing schema?
What is it called when a child views her new experience in terms of her existing schema? Assimilation refers to a part of the adaptation process initially proposed by Jean Piaget. Assimilation plays an important role in how we learn about the world around us. In early childhood, children are constantly assimilating new information and […]
How do you find out when a book was printed?
What is considered being poor in the US?
What is considered being poor in the US? Step 1: Determine the family’s poverty threshold for that year. The family’s 2019 poverty threshold (below) is $31,275. How poor is poor in America? The official poverty rate in 2019 was 10.5 percent, down 1.3 percentage points from 11.8 percent in 2018. This is the fifth consecutive […]
Who replaces a governor if they resign?
Who replaces a governor if they resign? In the event a governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor typically becomes governor. In 26 states, the governor and lieutenant governor are elected on the same ticket, ensuring that they come from the same political party. Who is next in line after the […]