Category: Social studies

How does the federal bureaucracy uses delegated discretionary authority? The federal bureaucracy uses delegated discretionary authority for rule making and implementation. The executive branch has been delegated to enforce those laws passed by Congress. Somebody has got to do it…and our bureaucratic agencies are happy to. What is discretionary rule making authority? Key Ideas. Discretionary […]

What is the golden rule of counseling? Treat others as you want them to treat you. Most of us know the Golden Rule, even if we do not practice it as often as we should. This rule encourages us to treat others with the dignity and respect humanity deserves. How do you integrate faith in […]

Which kind of communication does not belong to the formal network of transmission? Informal communication takes place in an organisation without following the formal lines of communication. Such type of communication usually takes place among the workers to exchange their views and to satisfy their social needs. What are the two ways to formally communicate […]

Which of the following is an example of a random sampling procedure used to pick 100 participants for a research project? Which is an example of a random sampling procedure used to pick 100 participants for a research project? Choose participants from the entire population of interest by putting all the names in a bowl, […]

What term best describes the type of reaction that happens when a molecule or compound reacts with another molecule or compound producing two new molecules or compounds? Double displacement reaction is one in which exchange of ions take place. Example: Single replacement reaction is a chemical reaction in which more reactive element displaces the less […]

What law enforcement agency combines the tasks of major criminal investigations with highway patrol? A centralized state law enforcement agency combines the tasks of criminal investigation with highway patrol. What are the two models of state law enforcement agencies? There are generally two types of state law enforcement: the state police, which investigate crimes anywhere […]

What research finding about cognitive based preschool programs is true? What research finding about cognitive-based preschool programs is true? – Those who received the program reported as many offenses as the control group. – In comparison to the control group, preschoolers completed more school and had higher monthly earnings. What research finding about family based […]

What is the general strain theory in criminology? General strain theory (GST) states that strains increase the likelihood of crime, particularly strains that are high in magnitude, are seen as unjust, are associated with low social control, and create some pressure or incentive for criminal coping. What are the four sources of strain? After considering […]

Is characterized by extreme and persistent fear or anxiety? Social anxiety disorder (formerly called social phobia) is characterized by extreme and persistent fear or anxiety and avoidance of social situations in which the person could potentially be evaluated negatively by others (APA, 2013). Which type of mental disorder is characterized by persistent worry and apprehension? […]

How were German American immigrants discriminated against during WW1? States banned German-language schools and removed German books from libraries. Some German Americans were interned, and one German American man, who was also targeted for being socialist, was killed by a mob. Secondly, in response to this, German Americans began intentionally “assimilating” to avoid becoming targets. […]