How is the oceanic and continental crust different from each other? The crust is the outer layer of the Earth. Continental crust is typically 30-50 km thick, whilst oceanic crust is only 5-10 km thick. Oceanic crust is denser, can be subducted and is constantly being destroyed and replaced at plate boundaries. How can a […]
Are Anti-Federalists and Democratic-Republicans the same thing?
Are Anti-Federalists and Democratic-Republicans the same thing? The First Party System of the United States featured the Federalist Party and the Democratic- Republican Party (also known as the Anti-Federalist Party). The winning supporters of ratification of the Constitution were called Federalists and the opponents were called Anti-Federalists. How did the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans differ in […]
What did the Mexican American War have to do with slavery?
What did the Mexican American War have to do with slavery? The failure of the Wilmot Proviso only put off the issue of slavery for so long. With the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico ceded over 525,000 square miles of territory to the United States in exchange for $15 million and the assumption of Mexican […]
Who puts US paper currency in circulation?
Who puts US paper currency in circulation? Paper Money American paper currency come in seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) manufactures paper money. Where is US paper money printed? The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, located in Washington D.C., and Fort Worth, Texas, prints […]
What do you think the role of the community is in reducing crime?
What do you think the role of the community is in reducing crime? 1. I believe the role of community in reducing crime is not to actively catch the criminals, but through the act of helping those in need within their community. When members of the community help each other, people wouldn’t be in a […]
Which of the following problems are associated with the electoral college quizlet?
Which of the following problems are associated with the electoral college quizlet? is plagued by three major defects: (1) the winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency; (2) electors are not required to vote in accord with the popular vote; and (3) any election might have to be decided in the House […]
What was the poverty rate in 2010?
What was the poverty rate in 2010? 15.1 percent What percentage of people in poverty are single mothers? Poverty rate of families with a single mother 2019 17.1% 2018 19.7% 2017 19.8% 2016 21.1% What percentage of single parent families headed by women are officially poor? 34% What percent of single parent families are in […]
What were the New Deal programs and what did they do?
What were the New Deal programs and what did they do? The programs focused on what historians refer to as the “3 R’s”: relief for the unemployed and poor, recovery of the economy back to normal levels, and reform of the financial system to prevent a repeat depression. How did the New Deal assist farmers? […]
What are the three protections of the 8th Amendment?
What are the three protections of the 8th Amendment? Excessive Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Why the Eighth Amendment is important? The eighth amendment is very important because it guarantees many “freedom from” rights. For example, it protects Americans […]
What is required for federal court jurisdiction over a case?
What is required for federal court jurisdiction over a case? The two requirements for federal courts to exercise diversity jurisdiction are: (1) the plaintiff and defendant must be citizens of different states; and (2) the amount in controversy must be greater than $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs. What are the types of federal jurisdiction? […]