Which of the following is an example of government's role of keeping order in society?(1 point)
Responses
operating a lottery
operating a lottery
issuing paper money
issuing paper money
taxing education
taxing education
prohibiting bartering
prohibiting bartering
What do an autocratic government and an absolute monarchy have in common?(1 point)
Responses
One ruler
One ruler
A written constitution
A written constitution
One court system
One court system
A legislature
One ruler
In which government system is the state given the least power?(1 point)
Responses
confederal
confederal
parliamentary
parliamentary
unitary
unitary
federal
confederal
Compare and contrast dictatorship and monarchy. Give one similarity and one difference.
Both dictatorship and monarchy are forms of authoritarian government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler.
Similarity: One similarity between dictatorship and monarchy is that both systems involve a centralization of power in the hands of an individual. In both cases, a single ruler holds significant control and authority over the government and its decisions.
Difference: One key difference between dictatorship and monarchy is the way in which power is acquired and passed down. In a dictatorship, the ruler typically seizes power by force or through an authoritarian regime, while in a monarchy, power is typically inherited through a hereditary succession. Dictators usually do not have a legal or traditional basis for their authority, whereas monarchs claim a divine, familial, or historical legitimacy to their rule.
give a simple similarity and difference to compare and contrast a dictatorship and a monarchy.
Simple similarity: Both a dictatorship and a monarchy have a single ruler who holds significant power and authority over the government.
Simple difference: In a dictatorship, the ruler usually seizes power through force or authoritarian means, while in a monarchy, power is typically inherited through a hereditary line of succession.
give a simple similarity and difference to compare and contrast a democracy and representative democracy.
Simple similarity: Both a democracy and a representative democracy involve a system of government where citizens have the opportunity to participate in the decision-making process.
Simple difference: In a democracy, all eligible citizens have the right to directly participate in making decisions, while in a representative democracy, citizens elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
"I found out the talent show is canceled," Anne said.
Which sentence can be added to create a dramatic tone?
(1 point)
Responses
"I am disappointed."
"I am disappointed."
"I am unhappy."
"I am unhappy."
"I am sad."
"I am sad."
"I am inconsolable."
"I am inconsolable."
ssage to answer the question.
The air in the room was thick with humidity, but the windows were tightly shut. The two men sat across the table from each other, motionless. In the corner, Jack sat with his pen lifted just above the surface of his notebook, waiting. The buzz of a fly seemed like thunder in the silent room. They had fifteen minutes to reach a compromise, but neither seemed willing to make the first offer.
Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
(1 point)
Responses
joyful
joyful
tense
tense
eerie
eerie
humorous
The word that best describes the tone of the passage is "tense."
Which sentence has a surreal tone?(1 point)
Responses
His path was blocked by a herd of people.
His path was blocked by a herd of people.
His path was blocked by a number of people.
His path was blocked by a number of people.
His path was blocked by a group of people.
His path was blocked by a group of people.
His path was blocked by a crowd of people.
The sentence "His path was blocked by a herd of people." has a surreal tone.
Which sentence contains an allusion?(1 point)
Responses
The server reported that he had ordered a number two breakfast special, a cup of coffee, and a slice of lemon pie.
The server reported that he had ordered a number two breakfast special, a cup of coffee, and a slice of lemon pie.
A regular Odysseus, his journey home was filled with detours and delays.
A regular Odysseus, his journey home was filled with detours and delays.
On a particularly dreary afternoon, he stopped at a decrepit diner on the main square of a decaying town.
On a particularly dreary afternoon, he stopped at a decrepit diner on the main square of a decaying town.
Robert flitted about like a butterfly, never staying long in any one place.
The sentence "A regular Odysseus, his journey home was filled with detours and delays." contains an allusion.
How is the density of an object determined?(1 point) Responses by dividing the mass of an object by its volume by dividing the mass of an object by its volume by multiplying the volume of an object by its mass by multiplying the volume of an object by its mass by adding the volume of an object to its mass by adding the volume of an object to its mass by subtracting the mass of an object from its volume
The density of an object is determined by dividing the mass of an object by its volume.
What is the density of a cube with a side length of 2 meters and a mass of 40 kg?(1 point) Responses 120 kg/m2 120 kg/m2 5 kg/m3 5 kg/m3 32 kg/m 32 kg/m 60 kgm
To calculate the density of the cube, we need to divide the mass by the volume. The volume of a cube is found by cubing the length of its side.
Given:
Side length (s) = 2 meters
Mass (m) = 40 kg
Volume (V) of the cube = s^3 = 2^3 = 8 cubic meters
Density (D) = mass / volume = 40 kg / 8 m³ = 5 kg/m³
Therefore, the density of the cube is 5 kg/m³.
What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 3 centimeters?(1 point) Responses 27 cubic centimeters 27 cubic centimeters 3 cubic centimeters 3 cubic centimeters 6 square centimeters 6 square centimeters 9 square centimeters
To find the volume of a cube, we need to cube the length of its side.
Given:
Side length (s) = 3 centimeters
Volume (V) of the cube = s^3 = 3^3 = 27 cubic centimeters
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 27 cubic centimeters.
What does the density of an object tell you about the object?(1 point) Responses what amount of space the object takes up what amount of space the object takes up how much matter the object has how much matter the object has what the weight of the object is what the weight of the object is how compact the object is
The density of an object tells you how much matter the object has in a given volume. It indicates the object's mass per unit volume and provides information about how compact or dense the object is.
Which term describes the amount of matter in a tree?(1 point) Responses the height of the tree the height of the tree the density of the tree the density of the tree the mass of the tree the mass of the tree the volume of the tree
The term that describes the amount of matter in a tree is "the mass of the tree."
Which of the following could be used as evidence that Ms. Parks is a generous woman? (1 point)
Responses
She donates a large sum every year to the homeless shelter.
She donates a large sum every year to the homeless shelter.
Her garden is the prettiest in town.
Her garden is the prettiest in town.
She has her own law office, which wins many cases.
She has her own law office, which wins many cases.
She was born in 1970.
The evidence that Ms. Parks is a generous woman is that she donates a large sum every year to the homeless shelter.
Use this paragraph to answer the question.
When the judges finally broke from their huddle and placed the first-place ribbon in front of the coconut pie, half of the crowd cheered. But when the second-place ribbon was placed in front of the key lime pie, half of the crowd booed. It was a very competitive year at the county fair bake sale.
Which inference can be made from the text?
(1 point)
Responses
The key lime pie was clearly best.
The key lime pie was clearly best.
Both of the pies were very good.
Both of the pies were very good.
The coconut pie was clearly best.
The coconut pie was clearly best.
Neither pie was good.
The inference that can be made from the text is that both of the pies were very good.
Use this paragraph to answer the question.
Marta was nervous about taking care of her neighbor's potted plants. She had no experience with gardening, and her family never kept plants inside the house due to her mother's allergies. Now, in Mrs. Brown's sunroom that was crowded with more than 20 live and exotic plants, she began to regret taking the job. Marta looked over the notes that were left for her on the potting table and rubbed her forehead. She had to read the first page three times before she understood how to feed the orchids.
Which piece of textual evidence supports the inference that Mrs. Brown's directions for Marta were complicated?
(1 point)
Responses
Mrs. Brown's sunroom was crowded.
Mrs. Brown's sunroom was crowded.
Marta had to read the first page three times.
Marta had to read the first page three times.
Marta was nervous.
Marta was nervous.
She understood how to feed the orchids.
The piece of textual evidence that supports the inference that Mrs. Brown's directions for Marta were complicated is "Marta had to read the first page three times."
Use this paragraph to answer the question.
In 1912, Wilbur Scoville developed a scale for measuring the spiciness of peppers. The Scoville scale is still referenced today on many brands of hot sauce so that consumers will understand how much "heat" to expect from the product. This scale provides important information for those people who don't enjoy intensely spicy things. For example, a habanero chili is about 40 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper!
Which inference can be made from the text?
(1 point)
Responses
Peppers are enjoyed by everyone.
Peppers are enjoyed by everyone.
Wilbur Scoville enjoyed spicy foods.
Wilbur Scoville enjoyed spicy foods.
Spice refers to heat instead of flavor.
Spice refers to heat instead of flavor.
The Scoville scale is outdated.
The inference that can be made from the text is that spice refers to heat instead of flavor.
Which of the following is an example of government's role of keeping order in society?(1 point)
Responses
taxing education
taxing education
operating a lottery
operating a lottery
issuing paper money
issuing paper money
prohibiting bartering