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Which of these statements best describes the Greek city-states? A.Each citystate had the same level of influence. B.Each city-state had the same social organization, C.Each city-state had its own form of government. D.Each city-state allowed all people to vote. Answer. C.Each city-state had its own form of government. The poleis, which could be translated as…

What was the most important factor in John Brown’s decision to launch the raid at Harpers Ferry? A. Harpers Ferry was a town in which the residents had access to guns. B. Harpers Ferry shared a border with “Bleeding Kansas.” C. Harpers Ferry was in a region that strongly supported slavery. D. Harpers Ferry was…

The egocentrism of preschoolers was most strongly emphasized by: a. Harlow’s attachment theory. b. Kohlberg’s moral development theory. c. Piaget’s cognitive development theory. d. Erikson’s psychosocial development theory. Answer. c. Piaget’s cognitive development theory. According to Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, egocentrism is an important concept in the preoperational period of early childhood (its…

Taking receipt of premiums and holding them for the insurance company is an example of A. Commingling B. Misappropriation C. Theft D. Fiduciary responsibility Answer. D. Fiduciary responsibility Making sure the premiums reach the insurance company is a part of the core service and therefore considered fiduciary duty. The fiduciary is a person who has…

Falling economic indicators typically signal ________ in the economy. 1: depression 2: expansion 3: inflation 4: recession Answer. 4: recession When there is a decline in economic statistics like the reduction of GDP, a spike in the rate of unemployment, a downward trend in consumer spending, and of investments in businesses, then it implies that…

The selected inventory costing method such as FIFO, LIFO Weighted average impacts: A. The physical flow of goods. B. The shipping terms to the buyer. C. Gross profit and net income. D. The quantity of inventory items on hand. E. Sales. Answer. C. Gross profit and net income. The selection of pricing method like FIFO…

Good Operations Security (OPSEC) practices DO NOT include: (Select the best answer) A. Removing ID badges when leaving facility B. Discussing sensitive information carefully in public C. Watching for and reporting suspicious activity D. Guarding against calls to obtain sensitive information Answer. A. Removing ID badges when leaving facility The proper OPSEC operation, namely the…

The strongest barriers to entry effectively block all ______. a) marketing efforts b) potential competition c) economies of scale d) monopolistic situations Answer. b) potential competition The toughest lock outs might be ultra-strong in that they engender no possible competition at the industry or market level. Barriers to entry include the elements that hinder a…

Which statement describes an atomic nucleus? 1: An atomic nucleus is negatively charged. 2: An atomic nucleus has no electrical charge. 3: An atomic nucleus consists of mostly empty space. 4: An atomic nucleus contains most of the atom’s mass. Answer. 4: An atomic nucleus contains most of the atom’s mass. The nucleus is a…

To make an inference correctly, a reader should a. explain how the inference is influenced by modern language b. show how the inference impacts the language in the text c. provide evidence to support the inference d. describe how the inference affects the plot Answer. c. provide evidence to support the inference Forming an inference…