What is the main benefit of using scientific names instead of common names for organisms?
Scientific names have been around for much longer than common names have.
Scientific names give everyone a shared terminology while common names can vary around the world.
Scientific names include a code for classification while common names do not.
Scientific names are more descriptive than common names for an organism
IT'S B
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s has been most commonly associate with this kind of Nonviolent Protest: (1 point)
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A. Group lunches to raise awareness
B. Nationwide disorganized riots
C. Civil Disobedience
D. Direct violent action against police and government
C. Civil Disobedience.
How did African American voter registration in Louisiana change from 1964 to 1968? (after the Civil Rights Acts) (1 point)
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A. Voter registration declined by 50 percent.
B. Voter registration almost doubled.
C. Voter registration did not change
D. Voter registration rose by 10%.
B. Voter registration almost doubled.
Which state from the chart had the biggest increase in percentage of African Americans voting? (1 point)
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A. Texas
B. Mississippi
C. Louisiana
D. Michigan
B. Mississippi.
The first amendment Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) (1 point)
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A. The Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a state law that banned abortions except to save the life of the mother. The Court ruled that the states were forbidden from outlawing or regulating any aspect of abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy, could only enact abortion regulations reasonably related to maternal health in the second and third trimesters, and could enact abortion laws protecting the life of the fetus only in the third trimester. Even then, an exception had to be made to protect the life of the mother.
B. The Supreme Court ruled decision states that public schools may refuse to sponsor student speech in a school publication that is "inconsistent with 'the shared values of a civilized social order without violating its students’ First Amendment rights.
C. The Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
D. The Supreme Court ruled that students could freely express themselves and that "school officials do not posses absolute authority over their students"
D. The Supreme Court ruled that students could freely express themselves and that "school officials do not possess absolute authority over their students".
Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade (1973) (1 point)
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A. The Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a state law that banned abortions except to save the life of the mother. The Court ruled that the states were forbidden from outlawing or regulating any aspect of abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy, could only enact abortion regulations reasonably related to maternal health in the second and third trimesters, and could enact abortion laws protecting the life of the fetus only in the third trimester. Even then, an exception had to be made to protect the life of the mother.
B. The Supreme Court ruled decision states that public schools may refuse to sponsor student speech in a school publication that is "inconsistent with 'the shared values of a civilized social order without violating its students’ First Amendment rights.
C. The Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
A. The Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a state law that banned abortions except to save the life of the mother. The Court ruled that the states were forbidden from outlawing or regulating any aspect of abortion performed during the first trimester of pregnancy, could only enact abortion regulations reasonably related to maternal health in the second and third trimesters, and could enact abortion laws protecting the life of the fetus only in the third trimester. Even then, an exception had to be made to protect the life of the mother.
Which of the following describes an effect of the Watergate scandal? (1 point)
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A. The country majorly voted Republican for the next 40 years
B. Citizens had very little trust in the Government or respect for the Presidency
C. Richard Nixon is remembered as one of the best Presidents we've had
D. The EPA had to re-visit and inspect every water gate in major US riverways
B. Citizens had very little trust in the Government or respect for the Presidency.
The Silent Spring by Rachel Carson heavily influenced which activist movement? (1 point)
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A. the counterculture
B. the women’s movement
C. the environmental movement
D. the Chicano movement
C. the environmental movement.
Ronald Reagan convinced many Americans that he would (1 point)
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A. usher in a new era of prosperity.
B. end the Cold War with the Soviet Union.
C. use higher taxes to increase the public welfare.
D. focus on practical action rather than on idealistic optimism.
A. usher in a new era of prosperity.
What Reagan policy resulted in an increase in the federal budget deficit? (1 point)
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A. supply-side economics
B. deregulation
C. increased defense spending
D. increased spending on social programs
C. increased defense spending.
Explain three ways in which the computer revolution has impacted American society. Use details to support your answer.
The computer revolution has dramatically impacted American society in a variety of ways:
1. Communication: The widespread availability of the internet has allowed individuals to communicate with others across the globe in real-time through various forms of social media, email, and instant messaging. This has greatly impacted the way we communicate with one another, making long-distance communication significantly easier and more convenient. Additionally, digital communication has allowed businesses and organizations to communicate more easily and efficiently than ever before, promoting productivity and collaboration.
2. Economic Productivity: The proliferation of computer technology has dramatically impacted the American workforce, revolutionizing everything from the factory floor to the office cubicle. The introduction of automation tools, such as computer-controlled machines, have contributed to a massive increase in productivity, allowing companies to produce more goods and services at a faster rate. The use of computer software, such as data analysis programs and project management tools, has greatly improved project management for businesses, resulting in increased efficiency and profits.
3. Entertainment: The computer revolution has had a massive impact on the entertainment that Americans consume. The rise of digital media, such as music, movies, and television shows, has made it possible for people to enjoy their favorite entertainment on demand through the internet and various digital devices. Additionally, video games have become popular entertainment options for Americans of all ages, providing a new and immersive way for people to spend their leisure time.
Overall, the computer revolution has had a profound impact on American society in various ways, touching nearly every aspect of life from communication and productivity to entertainment and leisure.
Which issue is the central focus of these images created after September 11, 2001, and the implementation of the Patriot Act? (1 point)
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A. Is there a need to give up some personal freedoms to protect the nation?
B. Should the United States reduce oil imports from the Middle East?
C. Does the United States need fewer limits on immigration?
D. Should the United States abandon the Constitution?
A. Is there a need to give up some personal freedoms to protect the nation?
What is significant about the height of One World Trade Center(1776 ft)? (1 point)
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A. 1776 is the number of American lives lost in the September 11th attacks
B. The building had cost New York $1776 million to build
C. 1776 is the year that our nation declared its independence from Britain
D. 1776 is a sacred number in America for other reasons.