How does a puppet government work? A puppet state is a country that is officially independent, but not in practice. Puppet governments are usually kept in power by military force provided by an occupying country. Puppet state is a biased term. It is used to criticize the government of the alleged puppet state. Who was […]
What happens if I add or remove CO2 by photosynthesis and respiration?
What happens if I add or remove CO2 by photosynthesis and respiration? Plants (and photosynthetic algae and bacteria) then use some of the stored carbohydrates as an energy source to carry out their life functions. Photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere and replaces it with O2. Respiration takes O2 from the atmosphere and replaces it […]
When did civil unions become legal?
When did civil unions become legal? 1999 Which states recognize civil unions? Five states allow for civil unions: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont and New Jersey. California, District of Columbia, Maine, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin allow for domestic partnerships while Hawaii allows for a similar relationship known as reciprocal beneficiaries. When did Vermont recognize civil […]
Who was Horace Mann and what did he accomplish?
Who was Horace Mann and what did he accomplish? Horace Mann, often called the Father of the Common School, began his career as a lawyer and legislator. When he was elected to act as Secretary of the newly-created Massachusetts Board of Education in 1837, he used his position to enact major educational reform. What was […]
Can case law overrule a statute?
Can case law overrule a statute? Statutes generally have priority, or take precedence, over case law (judicial decisions). Under common-law judicial decisions, employers could hire young children for difficult work, offer any wage they wanted, and not pay overtime work at a higher rate. But various statutes changed that. What is a synonym for unconstitutional? […]
Why did Spanish settlements fail in South Carolina?
Why did Spanish settlements fail in South Carolina? Reports from that expedition tell us Ayllon and 500 colonists settled on the coast of South Carolina in 1526 but a severe winter and attacks from hostile Indians forced them to abandon their settlement one year later. Was Spain successful in settling South Carolina? Colonization. The first […]
What is culture according to anthropologists?
What is culture according to anthropologists? Most anthropologists would define culture as the shared set of (implicit and explicit) values, ideas, concepts, and rules of behaviour that allow a social group to function and perpetuate itself. How does anthropology relate to life? Anthropology is relevant to everyday life. Anthropology has the power to transform us, […]
What are 3 major issues that concern developmental psychology?
What are 3 major issues that concern developmental psychology? Three issues pervade this study: (1) the relative impact of genes and experience on development, (2) whether development is best described as gradual and continuous or as a sequence of separate stages, and (3) whether personality traits remain stable or change over the life span. What […]
How did Aztecs build aqueducts?
How did Aztecs build aqueducts? The aqueduct was constructed using wood, carved stone, and compacted soil, with portions made of hollowed logs, allowing canoes to travel underneath. Why did the Aztecs build dikes and aqueducts? The Aztecs used this to keep fresh water near the city and salty water away from it. What was the […]
When would the government most likely increase its spending apex?
When would the government most likely increase its spending apex? The government would most likely increase its spending when unemployment has increased. The government increases its spending in order to help people. For instance, the government can create jobs increasing its spending. The government can also invest in welfare benefits to create some grade of […]