How do primaries and caucuses work? In caucuses, party members meet, discuss, and vote for who they think would be the best party candidate. In primaries, party members vote in a state election for the candidate they want to represent them in the general election. What is a caucus used for? In the United States […]
What is a theory of discrimination?
What is a theory of discrimination? In Chapter 3, we developed a two-part definition of racial discrimination: differential treatment on the basis of race that disadvantages a racial group and treatment on the basis of inadequately justified factors other than race that disadvantages a racial group (differential effect). What are the three theories of discrimination […]
Who appeased Germany?
Who appeased Germany? British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain Who was involved in the Munich Agreement? September 29, 1938 September 29–30, 1938: Germany, Italy, Great Britain, and France sign the Munich agreement, by which Czechoslovakia must surrender its border regions and defenses (the so-called Sudeten region) to Nazi Germany. German troops occupy these regions between October […]
Why does the Constitution reflect the principle Republicanism?
Why does the Constitution reflect the principle Republicanism? The Framers of the Constitution wanted the people to have a voice in government. Yet the Framers also feared that public opinion might stand in the way of sound decision making. To solve this problem, they looked to republicanism as a model of government. Why did the […]
What percentage of couples in the US are interracial?
What percentage of couples in the US are interracial? A record 15.1% of all new marriages in the United States were between spouses of a different race or ethnicity from one another. This compares to 8.4% of all current marriages regardless of when they occurred. What is the divorce rate of interracial marriages? An analysis […]
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What social class are farmers?
What social class are farmers? In an agriculture-based economy, most members of the middle class were engaged in some type of farming, with yeoman farmers owning their own land and supporting families on its products. In cities, members of the middle class were skilled craftsmen and artisans. What are the six different social classes? The […]
What are the key capabilities of Homo erectus?
What are the key capabilities of Homo erectus? It was the first of our relatives to have human-like body proportions, with shorter arms and longer legs relative to its torso. It was also the first known hominin to migrate out of Africa, and possibly the first to cook food. In terms of species survival, Homo […]
Why were griots important to African society?
Why were griots important to African society? Griots were an important part of the culture and social life of the village. The main job of the griot was to entertain the villagers with stories. They would tell mythical stories of the gods and spirits of the region. They would also tell stories of kings and […]
Which political party has conservative views?
Which political party has conservative views? The platform of the Republican Party of the United States is generally based on American conservatism, contrasting with the modern liberalism of the Democratic Party. The positions of the Republican Party have evolved over time. Is the American Independent Party liberal or conservative? 476 Deodara St. The American Independent […]