Category: Sociology

What connects Africa to Europe? Today, Africa is joined to the Arabian Peninsula only by a relatively narrow land bridge, the Sinai Peninsula (which has been split by the Suez Canal at the Isthmus of Suez), and remains separated from Europe by the straits of Gibraltar and Sicily. Where does Africa meet Europe? This is […]

What were the Indian mounds used for? The various cultures collectively termed “Mound Builders” were prehistoric, indigenous inhabitants of North America who, during a 5,000-year period, constructed various styles of earthen mounds for religious, ceremonial, burial, and elite residential purposes. Which Native American group was the first of the modern Native American tribes to live […]

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 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 […]

What similarities can you identify between the preambles of the US and Massachusetts constitutions? The four key similarities between the two documents include the Preamble, the Declaration of Rights, the Frame of Government, and the Articles of Amendment. The Preamble of the Massachusetts Constitution is a high-level summary of the need for the following language. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are state constitutions more powerful than the US Constitution? The application of the articles and amendments of the Constitution comprise constitutional law. Often, state constitutions are much longer and more detailed than the federal Constitution. State constitutions focus more on limiting rather than granting power since its general authority has already been established. Is the […]

How does preemption affect state authority? Preemption occurs when, by legislative or regulatory action, a “higher” level of government (state or federal) eliminates or reduces the authority of a “lower” level over a given issue. For example, a federal law might state: “Nothing in this law preempts more restrictive state or local regulation or requirements.” […]