What do we mean by states rights? all rights not vested What does unconstitutional mean in the UK? In the UK, when people say something is “unconstitutional” they mean something much wider: because people tend to be referring to the entire way in which UK politics operates as the constitution, rather than the narrow context […]
What does res ipsa loquitur mean?
What does res ipsa loquitur mean? the thing speaks for itself Which of the following are legal obligations of a property owner with respect to an invitee? Which of the following are legal obligations of a property owner with respect to an invitee? The property owner must warn an invitee of any unsafe conditions. The […]
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Who was allowed to vote in ancient Greece?
Who was allowed to vote in ancient Greece? Only adult male Athenian citizens who had completed their military training as ephebes had the right to vote in Athens. The percentage of the population that actually participated in the government was 10% to 20% of the total number of inhabitants, but this varied from the fifth […]
What is the air pollution problem in Mexico City?
What is the air pollution problem in Mexico City? Air pollution is a real problem in Mexico, causing about one in 17 (5.9%) of all deaths in the country. It is the eighth largest cause of death, after factors such as diet, overweight, high blood pressure, alcohol and drugs, smoking and lack of exercise. The […]
What is the social contract theory of government?
What is the social contract theory of government? Social contract theory, nearly as old as philosophy itself, is the view that persons’ moral and/or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live. What is wrong with social contract theory? Problems with the social contract […]
What type of government was ancient Athens?
What type of government was ancient Athens? Athenian democracyAristocracyDirect democracy Why was the government of ancient Athens called a direct democracy? It is called direct democracy because each person’s decision directly affects the outcome of a vote. In Athens, citizens gathered together to discuss issues and vote on them. Each person’s vote counted, and the […]
What is a maltreated child?
What is a maltreated child? An abused child is a child whose parent or other person legally responsible for his/her care inflicts upon the child serious physical injury, creates a substantial risk of serious physical injury, or commits an act of sex abuse against the child. What is emotional neglect of a child? Childhood emotional […]
Who argued that mental states are brain states?
Who argued that mental states are brain states? Eliminative materialists What view sees the mind and body as inseparable? Dualism is the view that the mind and body both exist as separate entities. Descartes / Cartesian dualism argues that there is a two-way interaction between mental and physical substances. Which view about the truth is […]
Who are the first four officers in the line of succession to the presidency?
Who are the first four officers in the line of succession to the presidency? Order of Presidential Succession Vice President. Speaker of the House. President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Secretary of State. Who was the first US vice president to take over the presidency? In 1904 Theodore Roosevelt became the first vice president who […]