Did the Constitution give more power to the federal government? Interpretations of particular clauses in the Constitution have led to an increase in federal power over time. The necessary and proper clause gives the federal government power to create laws that they deem “necessary and proper,” while the commerce clause gives the federal government power […]
What makes someone adaptable?
What makes someone adaptable? Adaptable people can possess elastic-like energy, a willingness to bend and break habits, to challenge themselves when their circumstances change. They tend to face problems, pivot among distractions, and politely proceed forward. Adaptable people are prone to think ahead and consistently focus on improvement. Is adaptability a skill or quality? Adaptability […]
What are the cognitive components of emotions?
What are the cognitive components of emotions? The cognitive component is described as how we interpret emotions and think about situations. The physiological component is how the body reacts to an emotion. For example, before sitting an exam, your body feels sweaty, and your heart beats faster. The behavioural components is how you express and […]
What did Earl Warren do for civil rights?
What did Earl Warren do for civil rights? Within a year Warren had managed to bring a divided Court together in a unanimous decision, Brown v. Board of Education (1954), overturning the infamous 1896 “separate but equal” ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson with regards to public education. What was the overall importance of McCulloch v […]
What is a public opinion and what factors help to shape it?
What is a public opinion and what factors help to shape it? What is the public opinion, and what factors shape it? Public opinion is those attitudes held by a significant number of people on matters of the government and politics. The main factors shaping public opinion include family, school/education, mass media, peer groups, opinion […]
What are three components of public opinion and what do they describe quizlet?
What are three components of public opinion and what do they describe quizlet? What are the three components of public opinion? Direction, intensity, and stability. How do political leaders measure public opinion? Public opinion polls. What are some problems in polling quizlet? What are shortcomings of polling? Limited respondent questions, lack of information, difficulty measuring […]
What contributions did Greeks make to Theatre?
What contributions did Greeks make to Theatre? The Ancient Greeks took their entertainment very seriously and used drama as a way of investigating the world they lived in, and what it meant to be human. The three genres of drama were comedy, satyr plays, and most important of all, tragedy. What did Greece contribute? The […]
Who are the important prophets in Judaism?
Who are the important prophets in Judaism? In the Hebrew canon the Prophets are divided into (1) the Former Prophets (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings) and (2) the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the Twelve, or Minor, Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi). How are prophets […]
What is the physical geography of New Zealand?
What is the physical geography of New Zealand? Lying in the south-west Pacific, New Zealand consists of two main islands – the North Island and the South Island. Stewart Island and many smaller islands lie offshore. The North Island of New Zealand has a ‘spine’ of mountain ranges running through the middle, with gentle rolling […]
Why Darwin theory is not accepted?
Why Darwin theory is not accepted? Regardless of acceptance from major religious hierarchies, early religious objections to Darwin’s theory continue in use in opposition to evolution. The ideas that species change over time through natural processes and that different species share common ancestors seemed to contradict the Genesis account of Creation. What is Darwin’s theory […]