Recent Politics & Gov Questions
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What are some ways in which WWI threatened the lives of civilians on both sides of the Atlantic?
1 hr 32 min ago - Besides Civilians being killed in crossfire, 13 to 20 million...
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What challenges have african nations faced in their effort to develop their econonies?
1 hr 33 min ago - Poverty, life expectancy, violence and instability all have a...
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How does congress reapportion house seats among the states every ten years?
1 hr 35 min ago - After US Census results are received every 10 years, the numb...
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What is the speed limit in cities or towns unless otherwise posted?
1 hr 38 min ago - The "unposted" speed limit rule will vary from state to state...
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How did the federal government gain the power to levy that tax?
1 hr 38 min ago - Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution gave th...
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Do you have to take drivers education to get your permit in maryland?
1 hr 38 min ago - If you are under 16, you will need the Learner's Permit Schoo...
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How can i get free money from the Goverment?
1 hr 38 min ago - You can try searching to see if you have any unclaimed money,...
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What ways did WW I represent a frightening new kind of warfare?
1 hr 39 min ago - During World War I, many new, deadly, and frightening weapons...
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What are three modern communication devices?
1 hr 41 min ago - Three modern communication devies are cell phones, the intern...
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Are excise taxes regressive or progressive taxes?
1 hr 42 min ago - Excise taxes are regressive tax policies. Thanks for using Ch...
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What is party machine in government terms?
1 hr 43 min ago - A political party machine is an unofficial system of a politi...
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What does the 27th amendment state?
1 hr 43 min ago - The 27th amendment prevents Congress from raising its current...
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What was the significance of the soviet unions launching of sputnik in 195?
1 hr 44 min ago - Oct 4, 1957, USSR launched Sputnik. It brought into question ...
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1 hr 44 min ago - Your parents have the right to “custody and control” of you. ...
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When/where were "party machines" in government dominant?
1 hr 44 min ago - We have no information on when the party machines turned domi...
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Why did china become involved in the korean war?
1 hr 45 min ago - One theory is that they wanted to keep a safe zone so that no...
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1 hr 45 min ago - With the start of the Cold War China began siding with the So...
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What were the main successes and failures of the Chinese communist revolution?
1 hr 46 min ago - The Chinese Revolution was a victory for the Communist Party ...
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Why have western influence had a major all over the world?
1 hr 46 min ago - Western influence had such a major impact on the world becaus...
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What are the important elements of voting reform proposed by the progressives?
1 hr 47 min ago - The theory in health-care reform has been, thus far, that Dem...
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Which party has dominated the national government in recent decades?
1 hr 47 min ago - No political party has dominated the national government in r...
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What reasons did the supreme court apply in the Board of education ruling?
1 hr 47 min ago - A board of education or a school board or school committee is...
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Why was Roe V. Wade so controversial?
1 hr 48 min ago - Roe V. Wade was a constitutional court case that resulted in ...
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How did the leaders of the united states decide to respond to the attacks of September 11, 2001?
1 hr 49 min ago - The leaders of the United States responded to September 11th ...
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What are more qualifications to become a representative?
1 hr 49 min ago - Representatives must be at least 25 years old, must be U.S. c...
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Can you describe how the entry of United States into the war was a turning point?
1 hr 50 min ago - Sure but you'll have to tell me which war you are talking abo...
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What was the american civil war about?
1 hr 51 min ago - The US Civil war was from April 12, 1861 until April 9, 1965....
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What methods do terrorists use?
1 hr 51 min ago - Terrorists have been known to use suicide bombers, chemical w...
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What was the kerner commission?
1 hr 52 min ago - Kerner Report, the 1968 report of a federal government commis...
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What are the qualifications to become a senator?
1 hr 53 min ago - To be a member of the US Senate, you have to be: at least 30 ...
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What effort have been made to guarantee basic human rights?
1 hr 53 min ago - Universal human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by ...
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Why did McCarthy initially receive a lot of support for his efforts to expose Communists?
1 hr 53 min ago - Because people were afraid. Afraid to not only question McCar...
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How did Democrats and Republicans differ the best ways to improve opportunity for Americans?
1 hr 54 min ago - The basic difference is that Republicans follow a conservativ...
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Does Newt Gingrich wear a wig?
1 hr 54 min ago - Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich is an American politician who se...
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Why did congress pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
1 hr 54 min ago - Congress passed the Civil Rights Act to end segregation in pu...
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What factor explain Japan's economic success in the decades after world war 2?
1 hr 55 min ago - Japan's industrial competitiveness in the world market has so...
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Who would win a war between the USA and Russia?
1 hr 55 min ago - IMO, being a true patriot, the USA would defeat Russia, howev...
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What method has the world community used to resolve conflicts since World War 2?
1 hr 55 min ago - Shortly after WW II, on October 24, 1945, 51 States ratified ...
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What were the terms of the Treaty of Kanagawa?
1 hr 56 min ago - The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed in large part because the l...
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How did the growth of political machines contribute to corruption in government?
1 hr 57 min ago - Political machines lend themselves to corruption because they...