What defines a republic? Republic, form of government in which a state is ruled by representatives of the citizen body. The term republic may also be applied to any form of government in which the head of state is not a hereditary monarch. What did Ben Franklin say after the Constitution was written? “Our new […]
Why is Africa a continent and not a country?
What is the employment rate for teens?
What is the employment rate for teens? The share of teens participating in the labor force peaked 40 years ago and has declined ever since. In 1979, nearly 60% of American teenagers were employed, an all-time high. Today, just over one-third, or 35%, of teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are part of […]
What is EPA standard for drinking water?
What is EPA standard for drinking water? EPA recommends secondary standards to water systems but does not require systems to comply with the standard. However, states may choose to adopt them as enforceable standards….National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWRs) Contaminant Secondary Standard Foaming Agents 0.5 mg/L Iron 0.3 mg/L Manganese 0.05 mg/L What are the […]
Which amendment to the US Constitution would support the right of a broker to place a for sale sign on a property?
Which amendment to the US Constitution would support the right of a broker to place a for sale sign on a property? First Amendment Is transaction broker legal in California? A real estate agent, either acting directly or through one or more salespersons and broker associates, can legally be the agent of both the Seller […]
Why was Japan involved in WW1?
Why was Japan involved in WW1? Japan entered the war on the side of the Allies on 23 August 1914, seizing the opportunity of Imperial Germany’s distraction with the European War to expand its sphere of influence in China and the Pacific. Japan already had a military alliance with Britain, but that did not obligate […]
What differentiates terrorism from other forms of violence?
What differentiates terrorism from other forms of violence? Terrorism is an act of violence, different from other acts of violence, for example, genocide, war, war crimes, political assassinations, and so on in that it is (1) a spectacle directed toward a wider audience than the immediate victims, (2) directed toward place destruction, and/or (3) place […]
What branch of government was missing?
What branch of government was missing? Unlike the Constitution, the Articles of Confederation did not provide for three separate branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Even the President came from a “Committee of the States” appointed by Congress! What is the formal term for returning a fugitive? The process used to return fugitives (extradition) […]
How did humanism effect the growth of learning?
How did humanism effect the growth of learning? Humanism influenced the growth of learning by placing value on human actions, deeds, and human affairs. How did humanism influence education during the Renaissance? The Humanists of the Renaissance created schools to teach their ideas and wrote books all about education. Humanists sought to create a citizenry […]
Which of the following was a challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists?
Which of the following was a challenge faced by the Jamestown colonists? Faced with sickness, disease, malnutrition and retaliatory attacks by the Indians, the colony was brought to the brink of extinction. What were some of the problems that the settlers at Jamestown ran into when they tried to establish their colonies Site 2? The […]