What are 3 attributes that define postmodernism? Many postmodernists hold one or more of the following views: (1) there is no objective reality; (2) there is no scientific or historical truth (objective truth); (3) science and technology (and even reason and logic) are not vehicles of human progress but suspect instruments of established power; (4) […]
Which of the following describes a free market economy?
Which of the following describes a free market economy? The free market is an economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control. Free markets are characterized by a spontaneous and decentralized order of arrangements through which individuals make economic decisions. What is a free market economy and how does it […]
What is the importance of Schenck v United States case when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press?
What is the importance of Schenck v United States case when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press? In the case Schenck v. the United States the US Supreme Court ruled that it is acceptable for the government restricts information released by the press when the information is […]
Which of these is an example of physical systems impacting the environment?
Which of these is an example of physical systems impacting the environment? Which of these is an example of physical systems impacting the environment? A flood causes erosion and loss of shoreline. People fill a lake before building houses near it. An earthquake causes a building to fall. Which of the following are is example […]
What happens when supply is inelastic?
What happens when supply is inelastic? An inelastic demand or supply curve is one where a given percentage change in price will cause a smaller percentage change in quantity demanded or supplied. Unitary elasticity means that a given percentage change in price leads to an equal percentage change in quantity demanded or supplied. What does […]
Who was the leader of the Knights of Labor?
Who was the leader of the Knights of Labor? Terence V. Powderly Who joined the Knights of Labor? Most earlier unions restricted membership to skilled laborers (those with specialized training in a craft) and to white men. Led by Terence V. Powderly, the Knights welcomed unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers into their ranks. Immigrants, African […]
What are the main arguments of the conflict theorists?
What are the main arguments of the conflict theorists? Conflict theorists believe that competition is a constant and, at times, an overwhelming factor in nearly every human relationship and interaction. Competition exists as a result of the scarcity of resources, including material resources–money, property, commodities, and more. Which factors do sociologists suspect were the cause […]
How did the Industrial Revolution develop the economy?
How did the Industrial Revolution develop the economy? The Industrial Revolution transformed economies that had been based on agriculture and handicrafts into economies based on large-scale industry, mechanized manufacturing, and the factory system. New machines, new power sources, and new ways of organizing work made existing industries more productive and efficient. How did the Industrial […]
How did the US stop the spread of communism during the Cold War?
How did the US stop the spread of communism during the Cold War? In 1947, President Harry S. Truman pledged that the United States would help any nation resist communism in order to prevent its spread. His policy of containment is known as the Truman Doctrine. To help rebuild after the war, the United States […]
What causes boom and bust cycles?
What causes boom and bust cycles? Three forces combine to cause the boom and bust cycle. They are the law of supply and demand, the availability of financial capital, and future expectations. These three forces work together to cause each phase of the cycle. What often caused busts in the boom and bust cycle that […]