Category: Social studies

What are the components of the State Department? The Secretary of State. The Secretary of State. Deputy Secretaries of State. Deputy Secretary of State. Arms Control and International Security. Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Bureau of Counterterrorism. Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment. Management. Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Why is it called the State […]

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 were the early civilizations of Central and South America? Ancient Americas Ancient America was home to sophisticated civilizations such as the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies, and mysterious ruins like Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Serpent Mound, Tikal, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines. Which civilizations were in early Mexico? Ancient Mexico can be said […]

What is one way a lobbyist would influence the judicial branch? Lobbying the Judicial Branch Interest groups work to influence the courts in a number of ways. Interest groups often file amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs, presenting an argument in favor of a particular issue. Sometimes interest groups file lawsuits against the government […]

What is an example of a gross motor skill? Examples of gross motor skills include sitting, crawling, running, jumping, throwing a ball, and climbing stairs. What are the four stages of motor development? The stages of motor learning are the cognitive phase, the associative phase, and the autonomous phase. What are the factors affecting motor […]

How did the Hundred Years War affect society? The loss of all English-held territory in France except Calais. A high number of casualties amongst the nobility, particularly in France. A decline in trade, especially English wool and Gascon wine. A great wave of taxes to pay for the war which contributed to social unrest in […]

Which type of media suppress the growth of unwanted bacteria? Media that inhibit the growth of unwanted microorganisms and support the growth of the organism of interest by supplying nutrients and reducing competition are called selective media. An example of a selective medium is MacConkey agar. What culture media provides microorganisms? Culture medium or growth […]

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 […]

Did epicureanism advocate reason and duty? Epicureanism advocated reason and duty. The Greeks places a large emphasis on philosophy, science, and literature. “Alexander made a reconnaissance in person of the enemy’s strength and dispositions and, despite the eagerness of most of his generals, he decided against a night attack. Who is considered a citizen in […]

What defines a US citizen? Citizenship is defined in the first clause of the first section of the Fourteenth Amendment as: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside. What is the best definition of US […]