Why is citizen participation important in a democracy? The law does not require citizens to vote, but voting is a very important part of any democracy. By voting, citizens are participating in the democratic process. Citizens vote for leaders to represent them and their ideas, and the leaders support the citizens’ interests. How can citizens […]
What effect did the Embargo Act of 1807 have on American industry?
What effect did the Embargo Act of 1807 have on American industry? American president Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-‐Republican party) led Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807. Effects on American shipping and markets: Agricultural prices and earnings fell. Shipping-related industries were devastated. What effect did the embargo of 1807 have on US imports and exports? […]
Which of the following commodities is a good a swimming lesson?
Which of the following commodities is a good a swimming lesson? Explanation: Dog walking, housecleaning, and swimming lessons are all services. Is a swimming lesson a good commodity? A commodity is actually a good or a service. A service is a something that can be performed (is an action) and is not something tangible or […]
Who is in charge of all military?
Who is in charge of all military? Who is in charge of the military? The president is the Commander in Chief over the entire U.S. military. Under the president is the Secretary of the Department of Defense who is in charge of all the branches of the military except for the Coast Guard. What branch […]
Which of the following is are required to obtain a prescriptive easement?
Which of the following is are required to obtain a prescriptive easement? In order to acquire a prescriptive easement over another’s property, the following elements must be met: (1) actual use of the property; (2) open and notorious use of the property; (3) use that is hostile and adverse to the original owner; (4) continuous […]
How do magazines affect self-esteem?
How do magazines affect self-esteem? Magazines sell body dissatisfaction to their readers through unrealistic images of women, as well as dieting and exercise information. Magazines portray and compare happiness with being thin; therefore some feel if they are not thin, then they are not happy. What impact does the media have on teenagers self-esteem? Not […]
What type of colony was Virginia?
What type of colony was Virginia? Southern Colonies What happened to the Virginia Colony? In 1624, the Virginia Company’s charter was revoked by King James I, and the Virginia colony was transferred to royal authority as a crown colony. Jamestown on the James River remained the capital of the Virginia colony until 1699; from 1699 […]
What was a change proposed by the Single European Act?
What was a change proposed by the Single European Act? A major change that the Single European Act brought politically to the European Union is the creation of the Single Market also known as the Single European Market (SEM) by 1992, by breaking down borders between the Member States to ensure that there is free […]
What do all modern economies use a combination of?
What do all modern economies use a combination of? Modern Economies Most of the economic systems in the world today are mixed economies. These systems use a combination of government involvement and free markets. Throughout the world, there are different levels of government intervention in mixed economies. What are all modern economies? Four pure types […]
Why did the United States not support movements for colonial independence around the world during the Cold War?
Why did the United States not support movements for colonial independence around the world during the Cold War? Why did the US not support movements for colonial independence around the world during the Cold War? As there was an increased awareness of the problem of imperialism, many countries pushed for colonial independence much like the […]