Category: Sociology

Who controls the federal bureaucracy? the president What controls does Congress have over the bureaucracy? Both Congress and the president exercise direct oversight over the bureaucracy by holding hearings, making appointments, and setting budget allowances. Citizens exercise their oversight powers through their use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and by voting. How do […]

What are 3 types of followers? In 1962, Robert Presthus created a theory of organizational life that defined three unique types of workers: Upwardly mobiles, Ambivalents, and Indifferents. In 1988 Robert E. Kelley developed a theory of followers describing five types: Conformist, Passive, Alienated, Exemplary and Pragmatic. What are the types of followership? Kelley (1992) […]

Why were some US military leaders opposed to using force during the Persian Gulf War? U.S. leadership was also divided. Opposition to using force was especially strong from some U.S. military leaders concerned about possible causalities (dead or wounded soldiers). Many warned that Iraq would use chemical weapons if attacked. There were worries that Iraq […]

What kinds of financial aid are you not required to repay? Federal Student Aid offers three types of financial aid. Grants: Financial aid that generally doesn’t have to be repaid. Which type of financial aid is considered gift aid and does not need to be paid back? Types of Financial Aid Students Don’t Have to […]

What are the sources of local government revenue? What are the sources of revenue for local governments? Local government revenue comes from property, sales, and other taxes; charges and fees; and transfers from federal and state governments. What is the main source of revenue for the government? What are the sources of revenue for the […]

Who helped Hernan Cortes and his soldiers defeat the Aztec? The Spanish army had help in sacking the city. Though Cortés enslaved much of the native population, other indigenous groups were fundamental to his success, according to Cosme. Among them were the people of Tlaxcala, who helped him regroup and take Tenochtitlán. What helped Cortes […]

What is the difference between minority and majority influence? Majority influence refers to the majority trying to produce conformity on the minority, while minority influence is converting the majority to adopt the thinking of the minority group. What is minority influence in psychology? The term minority influence refers to a form of social influence that […]

What does surveying mean in construction? Construction surveying or building surveying (otherwise known as “staking”, “stake-out”, “lay-out”, “setting-out” or “BS”) is to stake out reference points and markers that will guide the construction of new structures such as roads or buildings. How surveying is been used in the construction industry? A planning and development surveyor’s […]

Does prokaryotic cells have nucleus? Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms belonging to the domains Bacteria and Archaea. Prokaryotic cells are much smaller than eukaryotic cells, have no nucleus, and lack organelles. Is a Greek word that means before a nucleus? “Karyose” comes from a Greek word which means “kernel,” as in a kernel of grain. In […]

How does maternal nutritional status influence the outcome of pregnancy? Improved maternal nutrition has been associated with increased fetal growth and a reduction in adverse birth outcomes in developing countries and in populations with nutrient deficiencies, but not in well-nourished populations (1, 2, 23). How does nutrition affect pregnancy? Eating a nutritious diet during pregnancy […]