Category: Social studies

What did Thomas Hobbes say about government? Hobbes promoted that monarchy is the best form of government and the only one that can guarantee peace. In some of his early works, he only says that there must be a supreme sovereign power of some kind in society, without stating definitively which sort of sovereign power […]

Which of the following symptoms is a typical negative symptom of schizophrenia? hallucinations. disorganized speech (e.g., frequent derailment or incoherence) grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior. negative symptoms (i.e., diminished emotional expression or avolition) When stress is linked to increased psychological disorders? PNI research suggests that chronic stress can lead to or exacerbate mood disorders such […]

What is the genotype of a plant that produces green peas yellow peas are dominant? Search for: Which is a dominant trait that Mendel observed in pea plants? Why would a pea plant that is heterozygous for plant height have the dominant phenotype? Search for: Which alleles does a plant that produces green peas have? […]

What factors have affected income inequality in Latin America? Because inequality in gender and location are near universal, race and ethnicity play a larger, more integral role in the unequal discriminatory practices in Latin America. These differences have a strong impact on the distribution of income, capital and political standing. What is the cause of […]

Which type of government do the citizens elect representatives to run the government for them? representative democracy In which type of government do eligible citizens vote on issues of governance themselves? Democracy, meaning “rule of the people”, is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves […]

Are birds warm-blooded or cold blooded? Like people and all mammals, birds are warm-blooded. Their body temperature remains constant — about 106 degrees, according to the Audubon Society. Can Robins survive cold weather? Robins have survived blinding blizzards, ice storms, and nights as cold as 30 below zero without human help. Regardless of how cold […]

What is the process of scarification? Scarification is done either by cutting repeatedly with a scalpel, using a cauterizing tool, or by “strike branding,” which is much like cattle branding. After cleaning the area and stenciling on the design, the artist begins cutting or burning the skin until reaching the right depth and width. What […]

How did George Stephenson contribute to the industrial revolution? Pioneered by Stephenson, rail transport was one of the most important technological inventions of the 19th century and a key component of the Industrial Revolution. George also built the first public inter-city railway line in the world to use locomotives, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which […]

What term also means a civil wrong? A private wrong, also called a civil wrong, is a violation of public or private rights that injures an individual and consequently is subject to civil redress or compensation. A civil wrong that is not based on breach of contract is a TORT. What are the two major […]

How did Progressives change American politics and government? Progressives were interested in establishing a more transparent and accountable government which would work to improve U.S. society. These reformers favored such policies as civil service reform, food safety laws, and increased political rights for women and U.S. workers. How did Progressives try to redefine the role […]