Social Studies Questions
- Now, begin making changes while ensuring that you fulfill all of the president’s promises. What were the three largest cuts you made, and why did you choose these three areas? Please explain your answer in at least three complete sentences.
- Identify the characteristics that describe each individual who became the leader of the Muslim League in India, became a leader of the Indian National Congress, was the first Prime Minister of independent India, wanted to create a separate Islamic nation, and worked closely with Gandhi in the Indian independence struggle.
- The table shows the terms of a fixed-rate mortgage. Which statements accurately describe the terms of this mortgage? Check all that apply: – The homeowner is borrowing $360,000. – The monthly interest rate is 4 percent. – Monthly payments must be made for 30 years. – The annual interest rate is 4.8 percent. – The homeowner is borrowing $200,000. – Monthly payments must be made for 360 years.
- This graph demonstrates how the amount produced and consumed changes with the price. How does the amount produced change with the price, and how does the amount consumed change with the price?
- How would you construct a persuasive sentence using ethos to convince an audience that animal testing is morally wrong?
- Which strategies does this advertisement use to motivate the public? Check all that apply: 1) It appeals to the viewer’s emotions. 2) It addresses smoking as a moral issue. 3) It promotes the idea of self-preservation. 4) It provides statistics on the dangers of smoking. 5) It features someone who is famous and well-known.
- How will you revise your budget to meet your long-term goal of saving $4,500 by increasing your savings to $300 per month after revising your entertainment expenses?
- How does the underlined sentence add variety and meaning to the writing? Select three options: by changing the topic, by addressing the reader, by introducing a new idea, by combining ideas in a complex sentence, or by combining ideas in a compound sentence.
- How does original jurisdiction differ from appellate jurisdiction in federal courts? A. Original jurisdiction applies to courts that hear cases before any appeals can be made. B. Original jurisdiction applies in cases where no legal precedent currently exists. C. Original jurisdiction may only be applied in state courts for civil cases. D. Original jurisdiction only applies in special circumstances outlined in the Constitution.
- Why are political parties important in the US Congress, and how do they influence the legislative process, including the writing of new laws, quick settlement of disagreements, the importance of various committees, and the shaping of debates and control of the legislative agenda?
- What government regulations will impact your business, and how do you plan to comply with them? Please describe these regulations in two to three sentences.
- What is public property, and how is it defined in terms of ownership and usage?