Homework Help: Social Studies: Government

Recent Homework Questions About Government

government and economic
Suppose big business had vigorously opposed the Sherman Antitrust Act, but that it had been passed anyway. What sort of politics would have been required for this to happen?
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 8:23pm

government
How would one distinguish successful from unsuccessful assertions of judicial power? What is it that puts Marbury in one class and Dred Scott in another?
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 8:04pm

government
Why is the Senate particularly likely to become an arena for entrepreneurial politics?
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 7:19pm

government
The Pendleton Act has produced several consequences. On the other hand, it has lessened the fear of job loss, making the bureaucracy inert to presidential direction. It takes two years on average to fire an incompetent or insubordinate civil servant. On the other hand, ...
Monday, December 1, 2008 at 6:55pm

government
What problems did the Court have in the ear between the Civil war and the New Deal in trying to limit economic regulation? In attempting to limit regulation, was the Court reading its own political views into the Constitution or striving for a neutral interpretation of the ...
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 8:09pm

government
Why congress enabled to dominate the American government in the nineteenth century?
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 7:54pm

government
what does it mean by define the bureaucracy as “a large, complex organization composed of appointed officials.” ?
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:09pm

government
why do think the democrats were able to win control of congress?
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10:06pm

government
Why has the Commerce Clause (Article 1, section 8, Clause 3) been used to target agriculture, transportation, finance, labor relations and the workplace?
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 10:02pm

Principles of microeconomics
Thos question comes from Gregory Mankiw Principles of Microeconomics fourth edition. I am not sure how to do this problem. Can you help me please. The government places a tax on the purchase of socks. A. Illustrate the effect of the tax on equilibrium price and quantity in the...
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 6:29pm

SAT Essay
Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. On the surface, censorship seems objectionable because it limits our freedom. But all societies need to suppress or restrict information that is offensive or potentially harmful. ...
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 11:24am

Grammar
Indentify each sentence below with Simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Could you pleas tell me if these are correct? 1.After they defeated Germany in World War II, the Allies divided Germany and its capital city, Berlin, into four sectors: a British sector, a ...
Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 8:33am

government
are third party efforts essentially a waste of time in America? who were the 4 greatest presidents and why? (did anyone know the site or where i could find the answer for this???)
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 3:25am

SAT Essay
REFORMATTED Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. In many circumstances, optimism—the expectation that one's ideas and plans will always turn out for the best—is unwarranted. In these situations what is ...
Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 10:03pm

US HISTORY
ARTICLE 8 OF THE PLATT AMENDMENT: "THAT BY WAYOF FURTHER ASSURANCE THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA WILL EMBODY THE FORGOING PROVISIONS IN A PERMANENT TREATY WITH THE UNITED STATES" WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS ARTICLE IN THE PLATT AMENDMENT? I DONT REALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT ...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:14pm

Government
What are some of the issues that the US Department of Commerce deals with? Any links or suggestions are most welcome. Thanks!
Monday, November 24, 2008 at 6:38pm

cjs200
DQ. The text mentions that the federal goverment and the individual states share government powers related to the criminal justice system. How do you feel power should be distributed between the state and federal systems? Explain your rational. How would this affect the ...
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 11:02pm

SAT Practice Essay
Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below. In many circumstances, optimism—the expectation that one's ideas and plans will always turn out for the best—is unwarranted. In these situations what is needed is not an ...
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 9:34pm

Microeconomics (need to see if i got these right.
31. If an increase in the price of a good leads to an increase in total revenue, then _____. (Points: 3) the supply curve must be price inelastic the demand curve must be price inelastic I CHOSE THIS ONE the supply curve is price elastic none of the above is correct 32. If a ...
Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 1:51pm

government
Why can’t the president sit down with a group of able and intelligent advisers and produce an effective program to address the problems facing the nation?
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:09pm

government
Does a president’s personality have much to do with the selection of staff organization (circular or pyramid)?
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:07pm

government
Why is the president more successful in foreign policy? This difference narrowed from 1965 to 1975 (55% foreign policy to 46% domestic policy). What explains the president’s poorer recent performance in foreign policy?
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:06pm

government and nation
Why didn’t presidential power increase after the nation’s first three wars (1812, Mexican, Spanish-American)? Were the wars different or was the nation different?
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:01pm

government
What factors enabled congress to dominate the American government in the nineteenth century? Was the problem a series of weak president?
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 6:00pm

Microeconomics (trying this question again)
Just want to see if i did good in my choices, thank you 11. If an economy has to sacrifice increasing amounts of good X for each unit of good Y produced, then its production possibilities curve is: (Points: 3) bowed out from the origin. I PICKED THIS ONE bowed in toward the ...
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 3:21pm

Microecomonics (am i right..URGENT PLEASE)
11. If an economy has to sacrifice increasing amounts of good X for each unit of good Y produced, then its production possibilities curve is: (Points: 3) bowed out from the origin. I PICKED THIS ONE bowed in toward the origin. a straight line. a vertical line. 12. The fact ...
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 3:17pm

Cultural Diversity
What are pertinent issues between Native Americans and the federal government?
Friday, November 21, 2008 at 9:43am

government
6th grader needs to answer question listing the benefits of the Hamiltonian economic plan in one paragraph. Help please!
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 9:58pm

Government
what is the significance of the FAIR as in Iowa and Proposition 187 in Clifornia?
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:28pm

Microecomonics (need to see if i got these right
1. Microeconomics deals with: (Points: 3) the working of the entire economy or large sectors of it. economic growth. individual units in the economy. THIS ONE I PICKED all of the above. 2. The basic concern of economics is: (Points: 3) to keep business firms from losing money...
Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:17pm

economics
Provide a real-world example of a product (a good or service) that has either an external cost or external benefit associated with it and propose a government policy to adjust for the over- or underproduction of this product.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 8:34pm

economics
Assume that the demand for gasoline is inelastic. The government imposes a sales tax on gasoline. The tax revenue is used to fund research into clean fuel alternatives to gasoline, which will improve the air we all breathe. a. Who bears more of the excess burden of this tax: ...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 6:16pm

US history
can someone interpret hamilton's quote for me- i read it online and i dont really understand it fully I go further, and affirm that bills of rights, in the sense and to the extent in which they are contended for, are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but ...
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 9:51pm

History
Write a sentence about the role, job, postition, qualification, checks and balances, and/or amendments having to do with the job of the presidency. i got the following.... can't think of others! P-President must be atleast 35 years old, 14 years resident and native born. R...
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 6:49pm

history
what is the difference between Congregational form of government and other forms of government
Monday, November 17, 2008 at 5:58pm

economies
In the study of transitional economies, the gradualist approach is. a: Is a policy of slow adoption of economic reforms that Keynes has popularized in fighting the great depression. b: Is a policy of slow adoption of economic reforms by Putin's government in russia. c: Is ...
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 5:50pm

Internation business
Select a company and country that interests you. You have been asked to evaluate the country you selected as a potential market for your product(s)/service(s) and present your findings to other managers of the organization in a memo. In your memo, be sure to address the ...
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 2:48pm

medical coding and billing
Can someone please help me by reading my research project on HIPAA for me I just want to know if I did it right or not. These are the things that want me to do.Answers each question in a comlete paragraph that includes an introductory sentence, at least four sentences of ...
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 5:07am

8th grade
(a)on july 15,2007 , the national debt of the united states of americawas a little more than 8.8 trillion dollars. at that time, the population of the united states was a little more than 300 million. approximately how much money would each of the 300 million people living in ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 11:57pm

or pre-algebra
(a)on july 15,2007 , the national debt of the united states of americawas a little more than 8.8 trillion dollars. at that time, the population of the united states was a little more than 300 million. approximately how much money would each of the 300 million people living in ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 11:43pm

medical coding and billing
can someone take a look on my HIPAA RESEARCH PROJECT FOR ME PLEASE.THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT THEY WANT ME TO DO, ANSWERS EACH QUESTION IN COMPLETE PARAGRAPH THAT INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE, AT LEAST FOUR SENTENCES OF EXPLAINATION, AND A CONCLUDING SENTENCE. PROVIDES ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 11:10pm

history
What did George Washington and Thomas Jefferson contribute in establishing a stable government after the adoption of the Constitution? For Washington I have: 1) He became first president for 8 years 2) Proclamation of Neutrality protected Americans from war 3) Jay Treaty ...
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 10:38pm

government
If the president chose to appoint a federal judge that the Congress found unsuitable, which would have the final word?
Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 9:06pm

US HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Could someone please help me answer this. Americans have been resistant to national health insurance due to a strong majority belief in capitalism, yet social forces have led to compromises, such as Medicaid coverage for certain groups of needy people. Consequently, private ...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 9:05pm

government
petitions to nominate candidates
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:01pm

government law
can some summary what is the Muckley vs. Reitman court case???
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 8:03pm

government
can anyone tell me what criminal or civil law for the court case of: Muckley vs. Reitman Jackson vs. Pasadena Prince George vs. Washington
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00pm

5th grade History
Why are the powers of government separated?
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 4:43pm

government law
Today “freedom of speech” is limited in interest of public safety by the clear and present danger test. Do you feel this is a good standard? or do you want to use another standard?
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 4:33pm

government and politic (please help...i'm stuck)
One of the problems of liberty is that one person’s liberty sometimes conflicts with another’s liberty and one must take precedence. How would you resolve the following conflicts between rights of the individuals and why? [h] Fountain Valley High School has 80% ...
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 4:29pm

government
How would you resolve the following conflicts between rights of the individuals and why? [g] Mexican-American students at Orange Coat College insist that tacos be served once a week in the Captain’s Table. [h] Fountain Valley High School has 80% minorities, but no ...
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 2:15pm

writing
should all public schools recieve the same level of funding from the government ? can you help me find the three point that i'm going to devide them into paragraphs ,that i disagree with the scholls to recieve the same level.....
Monday, November 10, 2008 at 8:01am

american government
if a teachers union wants its opinion to be heard in a case being considered by the supreme court on the issue of school prayer, but the union is not a formal party to the lwqsuit, it should file a/an writ of certiorari judicial pettion amicus curiae brief concurring opinion
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:33pm

social studies
Andrew Jackson believed that the US needed to a. create a totally egalitarian society b. challenge the power of the eastern elites c. put an end to the existence of slavery d, strengthen the power of the federal government. i remember reading that jackson did not advocate ...
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 4:46pm

government
does anyone know any website that I can find about Government law to answer the following question? [c] Comrade Nikolai, a communist, wishes to hold a Saturday rally in LeBard Stadium at Orange Coast College, but several Costa Mesa citizens object. [d] Ethan Moses, a black ...
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:55pm

government
This is a quote from an essay on “Liberty” by John Stuart Mills. “The peculiar evil of silencing the expression of opinion is that it is robbing the human race. If the opinion is rights, they are deprived of the opportunity for exchanging error for truth. If ...
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:51pm

government
Today "freedom of speech" is limited in interest of public safety by the clear and present danger test. do you feel this is a good standard?
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:35pm

government
one of the problem of liberty is that one person's liberty sometimes conflicts with another's liberty and one must take precedence. how to resolve the following conflicts between rights of the individuals and why? a. the majority of the members of the Key Club wisht to...
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 1:33pm

S.S
What impact did the Virginia Statute for religious freedom have on the U.S government?
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 12:30pm

business
Consider what this rule might mean to businesses, particularly those that contract with the government. Consider, for example, a store or outlet that purchases federal/military surplus. What provisions might they need to include in a contract that might not be required in a ...
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 3:38am

social studies
Hi can someone help me please with this question 1. The mormons achieved success in Utah primarily because of a. economic individualism and free enterprise b. rejection of foreign immigrants c. economic cooperation and collectivism d. cooperation with the federal government I ...
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 9:31pm

SAT Essay
Is compromise always the best way to resolve a conflict? Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. Throughout history, wars ...
Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10:43am

history
who can give me more info about the ancient messopotamian's government housing program for my shool essay?
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 9:24pm

social studies
Hi i need help with the following 4 questions please 1. Jacksonian democrats favored the following except one a. rotation in office b. manhood suffrage c. the caucus system of nomination d. rewarding the politically faithful 2. The foreign policy of John Q Adams a. was ...
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 5:12pm

government
what is a party system?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:40pm

government
what is the organizational structure of dominica?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 6:38pm

government
Where can I find information about Maine's four delegates who cast the electoral votes?
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 6:52pm

U.S HISTORY
WHY IS THE SEPARTION OF GOVERNMENT POWER A REQUIREMENT FOR A SOCIETY TO BE FREE
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 5:43pm

government
what does a bill need to do to get passed?
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 8:13pm

government
how do congress and the president balance each other?
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 8:06pm

eng
hows my outline look? Outline: 1)Post secondary education is unaffordable A)Poor students can’t afford tuition (Stat) tuition has increased by Fifty-percent B) The Government has implemented grants, scholarships and student loans to help. Thesis: I’m going to write ...
Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:50pm

social studies
In this government. pme group is in charge of the money and economics of the country. They also have all the power. What type of government is this?
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 4:42pm

ethnics 125
here is the assingment I was needing help on. a 200- to 300-word summary of a current issue between Native Americans and the federal government. Identify the legislation that you think is linked to the issue, and explain why you think there is a connection. Consult the ...
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 2:38pm

ETH-125 Cultural Diversity
My assignment is as follows: ________________________________________ Prepare a 1,400- to 1,750-word autobiographical research paper that analyzes the influences of race as it relates to your community. In your paper, write your first-person account of how human ...
Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:57am

College Economics
An economy has the follwoing comsumption function: C= 200+ 0.8di The government budget is balanced with government purchases and taxes both fixed at $100. Net exports are $100. Investments $600. Find the equilibrium GDP. What is the multiplier for this economy? If G rises by $...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 11:19pm

government
what hypothesis can i give for: -health care in the usa -pressure groups in the uk -the elderly in the uk
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 3:44pm

government
Why are they majority and minority whips important?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11:18pm

government
Suppose you want to take a scientific poll about people's opinions on a new boating law for Lake Blue. Who should make up your universe, all people in the US, only townspeople, only boat owners, only people who live on the lake, anyone who uses Lake Blue, or some other group?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 7:36pm

Geography/Social Studies
Find the place using the clues below. One of the most tragic (and ironic) political assassinations in the history of a country happened here. Somewhat surprisingly in the overall scheme of things, this significant seat of government has no commercial airport. Help please
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 12:26am

check
How can a governor's message power affect legislation in a State?my answer is Of course a Governor's msg power affects legislation. A Governor has an enormous amount of power over a state.. .much like a president over the federal government. He or she gets unlimited ...
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:16pm

government
how can a governors message power affect legislation in a state?
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 10:03pm

american government
Suppose major officeholders from one particular party are not performing well, and the party is not monitoring these officeholders. in what ways could this situation affect the party as a whole? my answer is If they are honest then help them and most do not do it irregardless ...
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 8:25pm

american government
if a purposed amendment violates the constitution should the supreme court be able to block its ratification?
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 8:20pm

american government
in what ways does the existence of minor parties also work to strengthen the united states two party system
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 8:19pm

american government
how can a governors message power affect legislation in a state?
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 8:17pm

Social Studies
Find the place. Using the clues below. One of the most tragic (and ironic) political assassinations in the history of a country happened here. Somewhat surprisingly in the overall scheme of things, this significant seat of government has no commercial airport. Please help.
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 6:12pm

american government
how can a governors message power affect legislation in a state
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12:37am

american government
a police officer has arrested a suspect and produced evidence of wrongdoing. list three questions you would ask the officer to determine whether the freedom and security of the suspect have been violated
Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12:34am

american government
the powerful but unofficial post of president of the senate involves steering floor action to a party benefit. is true or flase im not sure
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 10:48pm

american government
how can a governors message power affect legislation in a state?
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 9:47pm

american goverment
although a democracy is based on freedom of expression, most people recognize the need to allow the government to exercise control over such things as false and misleading advertisements of illegal products, Is the banning of cigarette advertising on television consistent with...
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 9:23pm

american government
briefly describe how the congress is organized. can you give me some information please
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 9:22pm

check american government
although a democracy is based on freedom of expression, most people recognize the need to allow the government to exercise control over such things as false and misleading advertisements of illegal products, Is the banning of cigarette advertising on television consistent with...
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 9:15pm

check american government
im suppose to right an essay if the president is too powerful. is this good. The Articles of Confederation was our first Federal Constitution. It proved too weak to carry on the work of a national government. Under the Articles, each year the Congress met, they would elect a ...
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 8:53pm

check american government
Why does the Constitution allow the Federal Government to levy taxes?The Constitution restricted the ablility of the Feds to tax and specifically forbids direct taxes like income tax, social security taxes and other payroll deductions. It was changed by Constitutional ...
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 8:31pm

american government
Are these 5 key terms true or false? The Key terms are capitalized. 1. In a DICTATORSHIP, supreme authority rests solely with the people. 2. GOVERNMENT is the process of accommodating different needs and viewpoints. 3."Government of the people, by the people, for the ...
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7:28pm

College History
HOw did the Scopes trial mirror treds in American society during the 1920s? How did government spending during World war two affect the economic development of the West and SOuth. Please help. Thanks
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 7:01pm

History
Do you think that the United States will ever revert to a system where the states are more important than the national government?
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 10:08am

History
One main difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S Constitution was that the Articles were very weak and the people had more power than the government while the Constitution gave more power to the government. Are there any other main differences? I ...
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 7:55pm

help wit my analysis
In “What is poverty” Jo Goodwin Parker uses an expository essay to define the realities that she faces. She believes poverty can’t be described by the lack of food, clothing, shelter, housing or water. Nor does she think it’s a statistical measure. She ...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 9:24pm

ben
what principles of government did john marshall establish
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 3:34pm

US history- forming governments
How did the factions that James Madison refer to in Federalist No. 1o apply to how both the Federalists and Anti-Federalists planned to deal with the problems of government we discussed in class today?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 2:58pm

english 12
what is the thesis suppose to do analysis of this essay to show its cause effect. How do i start it ? June 15, 2001 - More than 13,000 years ago when humans first set foot in the Americas, there were no roads crisscrossing the landscape, no sprawling cities, no vast fields of ...
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 6:46pm

government
What was the purpose of the Declaration and Resolves written by the First Continental Congress?
Monday, October 20, 2008 at 2:47pm

government
Is there a chart where I can see what percentage of our tax dollars goes to what?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 8:38pm

government
Where can I find statistics on a public school teacher salary VS a private school teachers salary?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 8:20pm

government
Where can I find some facts or statistics on how much money the government gives to schools?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:46pm

government
Advocates of a parliamentary system argue that congress is inefficient, moves slowly, and develops policies laced with compromises. What evidence exists to support this negative evaluation?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 7:25pm

GOV/ECO
Is education a government issue or problem? If so how?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 6:59pm

government and economic
banker, doctors, corporation presidents, and wall street lawyers (the traditional elite) veruss government officials, research scientists, professors, and the mass media. Which group would benefit most from each of the following developments? - Large-scale nationalization of ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:55pm

government
be aware of two significant facts about the legislative process. First, almost all legislation is considered in subcommittees composed of from six to ten members. Second, most legislation enacted into law passes without any changes in the way a bill is reported from committee...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:12pm

government
Is it fair to hold a member of the incumbent party – such as Nixon in 1960 or Humphrey in 1968- responsible for the policies of the president, even though the individual may have had no role in formulating them? Are voters better off if it is fair? Is there any way in ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:12pm

government and politic
The unemployed are much less likely to vote. Isn’t this fact detrimental to their well-being? Doesn’t it in effect allow politicians to ignore the plight of jobless? What factors account for the lack of involvement by the unemployed in an activity that could benefit ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:12pm

government and politic
the percentage of people between the ages of eighteen and twenty who are registered to vote has dropped much more than that of people aged sixty-five and over. Does this indicate that voting turnout will continue to decline in the future?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:11pm

government
Long ago, James Prothro and Charles Grigg discovered a problem with the views of Americans on democratic values. The general public manifest opinions that are often contrary to basic values essential to sustain a democratic government. Political elites are both more aware of ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:10pm

government
The Founding Fathers worried about the ability of the “average” citizen to make wise decisions on political issues. This concern seems to remain valid. Why hasn’t the situation changed given the increase in the number of Americans receiving education? Shouldn&#...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 5:09pm

government
Since passage of the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act in 1964, only four persons have been prosecuted under its provisions- with only one conviction. Why is the law so ineffective? Why doesn’t Congress enact a stronger law? Why would the First Amendment constitute a ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 4:10pm

government
Interest groups attempt to stimulate “public support” for their causes. One tactic is to manipulate public opinion through use of the media. To illustrate, Elizabeth Whelan, executive director of the American Council on Science and Health, report that from 1964 to ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 4:09pm

government
PACs have been called “collection agencies” for interest groups. They were created to evade laws that forbid corporation and labor unions from giving money “directly” to federal candidates. These laws still exist. Aren’t the laws now a farce? Why does ...
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 4:09pm

History
How did John Adams help establish a stable government after the constitution? Like I know he almost put us in the Quasi-War and threatened civil rights with the Alien & Sedition Acts, but how did he HELP establish a stable gov't?
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 11:28am

Sociology
I had this question in a test and now im preparing for my exam. I didn't know what to write. Can you help me on this. To what extent do elite groups dominate government decision making in democratic societies? Thank u.
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 9:24am

SCIENCE .
why conserving energy is important? What can each person do to conserve energy and help the environment at the sametime? (Provide at least three methods) How can the government be involved in conservation efforts?
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 10:46pm

government
Consider each of the following features of congress (including some that may no longer apply) and discuss the policy implications of each. Does each: (a) lead to more or less logical and coherent policies? (b) Lead to more or less representation of various local and parochial ...
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 6:21pm

government
Information is the primary tactic employed by interest groups. For example, a study by John Deakin revealed that 40% of the legislation introduced into Congress was written either entirely or in part by interest groups. Why would members of Congress introduce such legislation...
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 6:21pm

college
6. Who constitutes the “New Class”? How does the New Class differ from more traditional elites in its political attitudes? How do you explain the attitudes of the New Class? Are its members “enlightened” by higher education? Do they have class interest ...
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 6:19pm

HISTORY!!!
How did the government limit the movement of native americans?
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 6:57pm

Thesis statement help
I need help writing a thesis. Here are my topic sentences. Question: Analyze the concerns and goals of participants in teh Pilgrimage of Grace and of those who opposed the movement. 1. Participants in the Pilgrimage of Grace consisted of common people and men of status who ...
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 12:21am

Social Studies
Should the government of Canada pass legislation to expand worker involvement in the decision-making process to answer the three basic economic questions- what to produce? How to produce it? Who gets what share of the production?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 3:28pm

health care cost
what is our government doing to try and regulate health care cost
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 9:12pm

US HISTORY
can somebody plz help me with this ques? According to the article of confederation what could the national government do? ( 5 points each for war, finance and native american) i got two points each plz help me.....
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 1:20pm

GOVERNMENT
If there was one thing that you didn't like about the government what would it be? YOUR OPINIONS WILL BE PUT IN MY SURVEY PAPER THANKS
Monday, October 13, 2008 at 11:51am

HISTORY HELP
I'm reading my book and from what i'm getting here is that the progressives demanded a more activist government but what im not understanding is how they justified their demands.
Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 7:09pm

Comments please? what is your opinion? History
Alana: ....Do you believe that powerful factions today, have destroyed, or have the potential to destroy the republic that the Founding Fathers have created, or do you think that factions help the assist the formation of a more developed nation? I agree with Alana about how ...
Sunday, October 12, 2008 at 12:00pm

Government
1) The portion of the population selected to participate in a poll is known as the a. public b. population c. deliberative group d. sample e. focus group 2) A sample that does not overrepresent any portion of the population and whose responses can therefore be safely ...
Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 11:19pm

government
one advantage of direct contact between elected offials and the public verus the use of public opinion poll is that direct contact a. is always more accurate than a poll b. makes it less likely that certain public concerns will be overlooked. c requires less time than it takes...
Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:21pm

life science
hi all i was just wonrdering if someone read put of my paper and tell me how it sounds. thanks alot amy Manas National Park is a sanctuary and is on the World Heritage List. It is a place that has been through many changes and still faces many more. With it’s political ...
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 9:07am

america government
what is an informal amendment
Friday, October 10, 2008 at 8:59am

HSM 220 Creating a Budget
Need help with how to start this assignment, as I am not sure how to begin making my budgets (ex: line-item, functional and program budgets). Any assistance would be most appreciated. This is due Oct 12th. Creating a Budget Various budget approaches play an important role in ...
Thursday, October 9, 2008 at 9:13pm

american government
How do six principles of the constitution make the U.S. different than other countries?
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 5:07pm

Social Studies
Western democracies are referred to as representative democracies. They share a common ideology. However, when they transform theory into practice, differences occur. One important difference is a matter of emphasis. Should a system emphasize liberal or responsible principles...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 4:00pm

college-Intermediate Microeconomics
The Lump Sum Principle In the 1980s Margaret Thatcher was the British Prime Minister. She was very popular and eective until she pushed for the idea of a so called lump-sum tax. The lump-sum tax is one in which every citizen pays a single xed payment. Consider the ...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 1:22pm

government
What is the newest government agency formed just earlier this week?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 9:45pm

government
Current First World’s military intervention in Third World countries, whether unilateral, multilateral, or through the United Nations, has little to do with the promotion of democracy; rather, it repeats the old colonial practice of “divide and rule” in order to...
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:38pm

Government
What is a nonpartisan election? Is it either a voter who votes undicided or when the election does not have distinct parties?
Monday, October 6, 2008 at 8:33pm

science
*what are Required government, societal, and global support for air pollution. *Benefits and challenges of air pollution do you know any sites I can find these answers at?
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 6:23pm

Project Management
Case Study: The Dulhasti Power Plan Begun in 1985, the Dulhasti Power project, set in the northern Indian provinces of Jammu and Kashmir, represents an example of a disaster in project cost estimation and delivery. As initially conceived, the project’s cost was estimated...
Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 9:14am

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