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Questions in social-studies

[Free] How did the writings of John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu influence ideas about government in what became the United States?

[Free] How do decomposers ensure that there are always enough minerals and other nutrients in an ecosystem?

[Free] 1. Which of the following was an important reason that the Framers favored a bicameral legislature? A. Both Parliament and the colonial legislature were bicameral. B. Bicameral legislatures were considered uniquely American. C. Bicameral legislatures were considered more democratic. D. They believed that the president would dominate a unicameral legislature. --- 2. A member of the House must be at least: A. 25 years old and a citizen of the United States for at least seven years. B. 25 years old and a citizen of the United States for at least nine years. C. 30 years old and a citizen of the United States for at least seven years. D. 30 years old and a citizen of the United States for at least nine years. --- 3. The Framers hoped that _____ would help make the Senate a more responsible body than the House. A. Shorter sessions B. More members C. Longer terms D. Higher pay --- 4. Until 1913, senators were chosen by: A. Their state legislatures. B. Their state's single-member districts. C. All voters in their states. D. Their state governments.

[Free] Why did Cieza de León admire the Inca road system?

[Free] Some social analysts believe that postindustrial society will be followed by a biotech society. Such a society would be characterized by: ___

[Free] England tried to add to its empty treasury by: A. Taxing paper and tea B. Taxing everything that went into and out of the colonies C. Both A and B D. Selling tea E. None of the above

[Free] What was a political machine? How did it work?

[Free] The quotation above best explains why the United States began a foreign policy based on: A. pacification B. isolationism C. containment D. imperialism "We weren’t concerned about markets; we were concerned about preventing Soviet control of larger areas of the world than they already controlled."

[Free] What is the most populated city in the world?

[Free] How did Procopius link the cathedral's opulence (wealth) to true Christian values?