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Questions in social-studies

[Done] Select the correct answer. Which of these is a form of authoritarian government in which power is typically handed down through family lines and rulers stay in power for life? A. oligarchy B. monarchy C. republic D. plutocracy E. theocracy

[Done] Today, Japan is considered a A. decreasingly developed country. B. developing country. C. moderately developed country. D. highly developed country.

[Done] Select the correct answer. Which amendment protects citizens from having their private property searched and seized by the government without probable cause or warrant? A. the First Amendment B. the Third Amendment C. the Fourth Amendment D. the Second Amendment

[Done] How do sociologists conceptualize "institutional discrimination" within the framework of systemic inequality, and what are the multifaceted impacts of such discrimination on the socioeconomic mobility, mental health, and cultural identity of minority groups? Considering historical and contemporary examples, what comprehensive and intersectional strategies could be implemented to dismantle these entrenched systems of discrimination and promote equity across various societal domains such as education, healthcare, and the criminal justice system?

[Done] Which of the following is true about childhood maltreatment? A. Two-thirds of parents who are abused go on to abuse their own children. B. Childhood maltreatment can be caused by a single factor. C. Violence on television does not impact the violence we see in families. D. Stress, substance abuse, and various other factors may contribute to child maltreatment.

[Done] Jeff wants his dog to learn to fetch a stick. What technique should Jeff use to best reach his goal? a) shaping b) negative reinforcement c) punish the dog whenever it does not fetch the stick d) vicarious reinforcement

[Done] The aspects of a specific location that make people want to move away are called A. opportunities. B. pull factors. C. migrations. D. push factors.

[Done] A commentary in an academic journal is a A. primary source B. scholarly source C. popular source D. report of original research

[Done] Select the correct answer. Which of these is defined by population, territory, government, and sovereignty? A. nation-state B. civilization C. parliament D. district E. federation

[Done] The actual carrying out, or implementation, of foreign policy falls to A. the president. B. executive agencies. C. the armed forces. D. Congress.