What was one of the major economic challenges facing the nation following WWII? What was one of the major economic challenges facing the nation following World War II? fight the Cold War. You just studied 10 terms! What caused a wave of strikes in many key industries in 1945? The wave of strikes in 1945-46 […]
Is Satyagraha the weapon of weak?
Is Satyagraha the weapon of weak? Passive Resistance was conceived as a weapon of the weak and does not exclude the use of physical force or violence for the purpose of gaining one’s end, whereas satyagraha was conceived as the weapon of the strongest and excludes the use of violence in any shape or form. […]
What is a simple definition of imperialism?
What is a simple definition of imperialism? Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples. Which best defines imperialism? noun. the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation […]
Why is the legislative branch most powerful?
Why is the legislative branch most powerful? The Legislative Branch The legislative branch is the most powerful branch in government. They have the power to override a president’s decision, stop laws from being passed, and basically control all decisions the governments makes. Why did the Framers give more power to the legislative branch? One way […]
Which limit did the Framers set on how many times a president can be reelected?
Which limit did the Framers set on how many times a president can be reelected? The Twenty-Second Amendment limits a President to no more than eight years in office. Mind you, that’s not what the Framers wanted, at their Convention in Philadelphia. Why did the framers decide to use the electoral college to elect the […]
Cual es la diferencia entre lo intercultural y lo plurinacional?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre lo intercultural y lo plurinacional? La interculturalidad es el reconocimiento de las diferencias radicales al interior de la sociedad; por su parte, el Estado Plurinacional lleva ese reconocimiento de las diferencias radicales al ámbito de los derechos, tanto en la esfera de su enunciación (dogmática y deontología constitucional), cuanto en […]
What were the main beliefs of Guru Nanak?
What were the main beliefs of Guru Nanak? The most famous teachings attributed to Guru Nanak are that there is only one God, and that all human beings can have direct access to God with no need of rituals or priests. His most radical social teachings denounced the caste system and taught that everyone is […]
Why is trust in science important?
Why is trust in science important? We trust that some knowledgeable person would question them if necessary. And so, historically, the reputation of individual scientists has been important in facilitating the spread of scientific theories and discoveries. If a scientist is, or can appear to be, trustworthy, so might that scientist’s ideas. What makes science […]
What is the voir dire process?
What is the voir dire process? Voir dire is the process used by the parties to select a fair and impartial jury. During voir dire, the jury panel is questioned by both parties’ lawyers. The questions are intended to help the lawyers in the jury selection process. After voir dire, the jury is selected from […]
What is a Jewish religious leader called?
What is a Jewish religious leader called? Jewish people worship in holy places known as synagogues, and their spiritual leaders are called rabbis. What do we call the leader and teacher in a Jewish place of worship? The services in the synagogue are led by a religious leader called a rabbi, which means ‘Teacher’ in […]