The three-fifths Compromise concerned representation based on which of the following groups
Women
Native americans
Slaves
Immigrants
Slaves
The enlightenment philosopher baron de montesqieu wrote about which government structure that was adopted in the constitution
Separation of church and state
Limited government
Separation of powers
Self-government
Separation of powers
In the debate over the constitution which the following did federalists favor
A bill of rights
An end to taxes
A strong natural government
Strong state governments
A strong national government
Which of the following was the minimum requirement for the U.S constitution to into effect
6 of the 13 states had to ratify it
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it
11 of the 13 states had to ratify it
All 13 states had to ratify it
9 of the 13 states had to ratify it
In the preamble of the constitution to what does the phrase "provide for the common defense" refer
Provide for a police force
Provide a military
Ensure liberty to future generations
Provide money for scientific reasons
Provide a military
What fraction of a state legislatures must approve an amendment before it becomes law
One half
Three fifth
Two thirds
Three forths
Two thirds
How does staying informed on important issues best help voters
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with and why
It helps voters organize protests against unfavorable candidates
It helps voters follow the advertisements that candidates put out
It helps candidates come up with better solutions to the issues
It helps voters know which candidates they agree with and why
While visiting the beach during summer vacation a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day
Which best explains why this happens
Warm air rises over the land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
Cool air rising over lands allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
There are simiaries I temperature between the land and the water
A thunderstorm is approaching
Warm air rises over the land, allowing cooler air from the ocean to blow inland.
What effect does the earth spinning on its axis have on the winds and currents
Global winds will move along a curved path and therefore cause ocean currents to curve
The density of the water is increased causing the water to sink forming deep ocean currents
The moons gravitational pull on the earth is increased causing water to move up the coast
Global winds will move along a straight path and will have no effect on ocean currents
Global winds will move along a curved path and therefore cause ocean currents to curve.
True or false cold air is higher pressies than warm air
False. Warm air is typically higher in pressure than cold air.
Determine high pressure systems
A large body of air that has uniform humidity throughout
Associated with rainy,snowy,or cloudy days
Results in sunny days
A boundary between two or more masses
High pressure systems are associated with sunny days.
Determine low pressure systems
A large body of air that has uniform humidity throughout
Associated with rainy,snowy,or cloudy days
Results in sunny days
A boundary between two or more masses
Low pressure systems are associated with rainy, snowy, or cloudy days.
On the local news the weather person says that the relative humidity is 20 percent. What does this mean
20 percent of the water in the atmosphere is in clouds, dew, or fog
20 percent of the water in the atmosphere is water vapor
The air contains 20 percent of the vapor it can hold
The air contains 80 percent of the water vapor it can hold