What might happen if a criminal suspect is not told of his or her Miranda rights? Many people believe that if they are arrested and not “read their rights,” they can escape punishment. But if the police fail to read a suspect his or her Miranda rights, the prosecutor can’t use for most purposes anything […]
What did Stephens suggest was the reason for states seceding from the Union?
What did Stephens suggest was the reason for states seceding from the Union? After the war, Stephens attempted to retroactively downplay the importance of slavery as the cause of Confederacy’s secession. In a 1865 diary entry, he accused reporters of having misquoted him and that constitutional issues were more important. Why did Stephen Douglas introduce […]
Which of the following is not a feature of a whole life policy?
Which of the following is not a feature of a whole life policy? All of the following is NOT a characteristics of whole life insurance: The cash value in a permanent life insurance policy is not a nonforfeiture benefit. Cash value may be used as a policy loan, without affecting the death benefit. What is […]
What was the approximate carrying capacity of the island for the penguin population from 1960 to 1975 in terms of the number of breeding pairs?
What was the approximate carrying capacity of the island for the penguin population from 1960 to 1975 in terms of the number of breeding pairs? approximately 5,500 What was the percentage decline in the penguin population from 1975 to 2010? The initial penguin population in 1975 is about 3500 breeding pairs. Therefore, the percentage of […]
Where were the majority of seventeenth century African slaves sent in the new world?
Where were the majority of seventeenth century African slaves sent in the new world? Less than 4% of all African slaves were sent to North America. The vast majority of enslaved people ended up in sugar-producing regions of Brazil and the West Indies. On the mainland British colonies, the demand for labor varied by region. […]
Which of these would be a likely German response to the Treaty of Versailles?
Which of these would be a likely German response to the Treaty of Versailles? Answer: Germany would be angry about the treaty’s details. Germany was forced to admit responsibility for causing the Great War (World War I) — what we now call “the war guilt” clause of the treaty. Germany also was forced to pay […]
What were the positive effects of the one child policy?
What were the positive effects of the one child policy? The policy has been beneficial in terms of curbing population growth, aiding economic growth, and improving the health and welfare of women and children. On the negative side there are concerns about demographic and sex imbalance and the psychological effects for a generation of only […]
How does Budget Deficit crowd out investment?
How does Budget Deficit crowd out investment? The impact of budget deficits on private investment is an unsettled issue. If budget deficits are to be financed by borrowing, interest rates must rise so that capital markets can reach equilibrium. High interest rates, in turn, result in a decreased investment, hence the crowding-out effect. How does […]
Which social class in Spanish colonial society were born in the Americas but descended from Spain?
Which social class in Spanish colonial society were born in the Americas but descended from Spain? Distinctions were made between criollos, those born in the Americas, and peninsulares, those born in Spain. Criollos were considered inferior to those who came from the mother country. Those persons of mixed race – Indian and Spaniard – known […]
Why did Shipbuilding develop in the New England colonies quizlet?
Why did Shipbuilding develop in the New England colonies quizlet? Why did shipbuilding develop in the New England colonies? There were many harbors and abundant timber. How did the physical geography and a spirit of independence influence the development of the U.S.? Was shipbuilding important in the middle colonies? The main product of the Middle […]