Answer:
a, the end characterized the words meaning with a different word
at least two paragraphs, compare the process for electing the state governor with electing the U.S. president. Explain which process you think is more democratic with at least three reasons to justify your position.
Answer:
The debate over the continued use of the Electoral College resurfaced during the 2016 presidential election, when Donald Trump lost the general election to Hillary Clinton by over 2.8 million votes and won the Electoral College by 74 votes. The official general election results indicate that Trump received 304 Electoral College votes and 46.09% of the popular vote (62,984,825 votes), and Hillary Clinton received 227 Electoral College votes and 48.18% of the popular vote (65,853,516 votes). [1]
Prior to the 2016 election, there were four times in US history when a candidate won the presidency despite losing the popular vote: 1824 (John Quincy Adams over Andrew Jackson), 1876 (Rutherford B. Hayes over Samuel Tilden), 1888 (Benjamin Harrison over Grover Cleveland), and 2000 (George W. Bush over Al Gore). [2]
The Electoral College was established in 1788 by Article II of the US Constitution, which also established the executive branch of the US government, and was revised by the Twelfth Amendment (ratified June 15, 1804), the Fourteenth Amendment (ratified July 1868), and the Twenty-Third Amendment (ratified Mar. 29, 1961). Because the procedure for electing the president is part of the Constitution, a Constitutional Amendment (which requires two-thirds approval in both houses of Congress plus approval by 38 states) would be required to abolish the Electoral College. [3] [4] [5] [6]
The Founding Fathers created the Electoral College as a compromise between electing the president via a vote in Congress only or via a popular vote only. The Electoral College comprises 538 electors; each state is allowed one elector for each Representative and Senator (DC is allowed 3 electors as established by the Twenty-Third Amendment). [3] [4] [5] [6]
In each state, a group of electors is chosen by each political party. On election day, voters choosing a presidential candidate are actually casting a vote for an elector. Most states use the “winner-take-all” method, in which all electoral votes are awarded to the winner of the popular vote in that state. In Nebraska and Maine, the candidate that wins the state’s overall popular vote receives two electors, and one elector from each congressional district is apportioned to the popular vote winner in that district. For a candidate to win the presidency, he or she must win at least 270 Electoral College votes. [3] [4] [5] [6]
At least 700 amendments have been proposed to modify or abolish the Electoral College. [25]
On Monday Dec. 19, 2016, the electors in each state met to vote for President and Vice President of the United States. Of the 538 Electoral College votes available, Donald J. Trump received 304 votes, Hillary Clinton received 227 votes, and seven votes went to others: three for Colin Powell, one for Faith Spotted Eagle, one for John Kasich, one for Ron Paul, and one for Bernie Sanders). On Dec. 22, 2016, the results were certified in all 50 states. On Jan. 6, 2017, a joint session of the US Congress met to certify the election results and Vice President Joe Biden, presiding as President of the Senate, read the certified vote tally. [21] [22]
For the 2020 election, electors are scheduled to meet and vote on Dec. 14, and deliver the results on Dec. 23. [23] A Sep. 2020 Gallup poll found 61% of Americans were in favor of abolishing the Electoral College, up 12 points from 2016. [24]
Explanation:
Which two details are most important to include in a summary of the paragraph?
excerpt from Frankenstein
by Mary Shelly
Six years have passed since I resolved on my present undertaking. I can, even now, remember the hour from which I dedicated myself to this great enterprise. I commenced by inuring my body to hardship. I accompanied the whale-fishers on several expeditions to the North Sea; I voluntarily endured cold, famine, thirst, and want of sleep; I often worked harder than the common sailors during the day and devoted my nights to the study of mathematics, the theory of medicine, and those branches of physical science from which a naval adventurer might derive the greatest practical advantage. Twice I actually hired myself as an under-mate in a Greenland whaler, and acquitted myself to admiration. I must own I felt a little proud when my captain offered me the second dignity in the vessel and entreated me to remain with the greatest earnestness, so valuable did he consider my services.
A. Six years have passed since I resolved on my present undertaking.
B. remember the hour from which I dedicated myself to this great enterprise.
C. I accompanied the whale-fishers on several expeditions to the North Sea;
D. I often worked harder than the common sailors during the day and devoted my nights to the study of mathematics, the theory of medicine, and those branches of physical science from which a naval adventurer might derive the greatest practical advantage.
E. I must own I felt a little proud when my captain offered me the second dignity in the vessel
Two answers.
Question 15 (2 points)
Theme and Main idea are the same.
True
False
Answer:
no
Explanation:
which theme best describes the text? History and evidence of things past can be interesting to study. History and evidence of things past can be interesting to study. Traveling to other places can be an exciting experience. Traveling to other places can be an exciting experience. Hard work and belief in oneself can be rewarding. Hard work and belief in oneself can be rewarding. Ordinary people can be heroes.
Answer:
This question is incomplete as you have not provided the text it refers to. Anyway, I will give you an explanation so that you can identify the answer for yourself.
Explanation:
In literature, the theme is the main idea that the literary work wants to convey. The theme include universal topics like love, hate, war, etc.
It is what you want to convey with the story told or what the author thinks about something that has always concerned all of humanity summarized in a few words or in a short sentence.
How do authors use "vertical time" to enhance a story?
Answer:
When a writer spends vertical time on the story, events stop progressing and the narration is focused on description. ... Students will enhance a bare-bones narrative by adding sensory details and spending vertical time on the narrative.
Explanation:
What is the plot of the poem Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe?
What is the tone of the poem in one word?
Answer:
I always believed he was saying goodbye to a lover that passed away
The tone is mournful, somber, etc.
Estimate each square root to the nearest whole number.
1) V 18
2) V 133
Now sure how to do this, help...
Answer:
Explanation:
yay
What game do the children play out in the field where Asher and Jonas are playing in Chapter 17?
Why did Greg leave his house
how does this evidence convey the theme?
Answer:
the greek gods are rulers and they are the boss over the people.
Explanation:
Whats The answer I'll mark brainliest to the first ONE WHO GETS IT CORRECt
Part A
Which statement is a central idea in Chapter 6 of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?
O Plantation masters hire overseers to keep enslaved people safe in the fields.
O Enslavers purposely break family relationships of enslaved people.
O Enslaved children of plantations masters receive extra favors.
O Enslaved people sing songs to celebrate their work.
Answer:
i tink b
Explanation:
Which text feature can help a reader determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word? (1 point)
Thesaurus
Dictionary
Glossary
Index
Answer:
Dictionary
Explanation:
A dictionary's sole purpose is to inform a reader of the definition of words.
Read this line from Patric Henry's speech:
Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on.
What two rhetorical strategies does he most clearly use here?
Answer:
metaphor; pathos
Explanation:
Washington D.C. Is a federal district, which comes under the authority of the Congress, and is therefore not a part of any of the states. B. Washington State is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. C. This city also has Ford's Theater, the United States Botanic Garden, and a Madame Tussauds Museum that houses life-size wax models of famous Americans. D. There is an exact copy of the U.S. Capitol at Madison, Wisconsin, called the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Answer:
B. Washington State is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Explanation:
Washington DC was made a state in 1889 and the area was named after the first President of the United States of America, George Washington.
A visible landmark in the area is Mount St. Helens which was said to have erupted in 1980 and till this day, it is known as the deadliest volcanic activity in the history of the United States of America
Read "The Bird of Time" by Sarojini Naidu. After you read, answer the following questions:
What is the poem about?
How many lines does the poem have? How many stanzas?
Does the poem rhyme?
The Bird of Time
O Bird of Time on your fruitful bough
What are the songs you sing? . . .
Songs of the glory and gladness of life,
Of poignant sorrow and passionate strife,
And the lilting joy of the spring;
Of hope that sows for the years unborn,
And faith that dreams of a tarrying morn,
The fragrant peace of the twilight's breath,
And the mystic silence that men call death.
O Bird of Time, say where did you learn
The changing measures you sing? . . .
In blowing forests and breaking tides,
In the happy laughter of new-made brides,
And the nests of the new-born spring;
In the dawn that thrills to a mother's prayer,
And the night that shelters a heart's despair,
In the sigh of pity, the sob of hate,
And the pride of a soul that has conquered fate.
THANK YOUUU!
Answer:
The poem is about imagining time as a bird that sees all the events and feelings that make life beautiful or give it meaning.
The poem has 18 lines and two stanzas.
Each stanza begins with a line that does not rhyme, the first and fourth lines rhyme, and every other two lines, or couplets, rhyme. This rhyme scheme could be described as a b cc b dd ee.
Explanation:
for plato users
Rhymes are used in all types of poetry, but they don't always occur in regular patters or at the ends of lines.
What is the poem about?
The poem is about imagining time as a bird that sees all the events and feelings that make life beautiful or give it meaning. The poem has 18 lines and two stanzas.
Each stanza begins with a line that does not rhyme, the first and fourth lines rhyme, and every other two lines, or couplets, rhyme.
Moreover, the poem usually balance the time that is probably supposed to bring life and death, sorrow and hope. Here, death is viewed as a method of time.
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Indian weddings are matchless in grandeur, glamour and luxury. They are matchless in wastage, extravagance and display of money and wealth. But this lock time proved that all such displays are worthless and meaningless. Record your opinion in your diary in 100-150 words. You are Binu/Beena
Answer and Explanation:
Dear Diary
Today I read an article about how the coronavirus affected cultural habits in different countries and how it made people rethink whether these acts were really important and had real value in people's lives. One of the cultural habits cited in the article was Indian weddings.
Indian weddings are an important part of Indian culture and are characterized by large parties, with the presence of many people, an abundance of food and much exposure of wealth, refinement and prosperity. Many people claim that the prohibition of these marriages, due to the coronavirus, showed how wasteful they are and that they add nothing to anyone's life. I do not agree with that, because I believe that cultural customs are very important and that they must be realized, because they are part of who we are.
Of course, for security reasons, it is impossible to perform these weddings now. But we must not turn our back on our culture and the customs that show who we are. We must not let our culture die and these customs must be carried forward, whenever possible.
Beena.
What relationships are important to justyce
2 How did President Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon affect Bob Woodward?
(A) Since he approved of Ford's pardon, Woodward came to think that Nixon probably did not commit a
crime.
(B) Although he initially thought it was wrong, Woodward eventually came to see it as the best thing for the
country
(C) Because he supported Ford's pardon in 1974, Woodward has come to appreciate it even more today.
(D) Despite thinking Ford was wrong to pardon Nixon, Woodward learned more about the situation later.
Answer:
Explanation:
2 How did President Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon affect Bob Woodward?
(A) Since he approved of Ford's pardon, Woodward came to think that Nixon probably did not commit a
crime.
(B) Although he initially thought it was wrong, Woodward eventually came to see it as the best thing for the
country
(C) Because he supported Ford's pardon in 1974, Woodward has come to appreciate it even more today.
(D) Despite thinking Ford was wrong to pardon Nixon, Woodward learned more about the situation later.
Read the excerpt from "Fish Cheeks.”
At the end of the meal, my father leaned back and belched loudly, thanking my mother for her fine cooking. "It’s a polite Chinese custom to show you are satisfied,” explained my father to our astonished guests. Robert was looking at his plate with a reddened face. The minister managed to muster up a quiet burp.
Which statement best describes the purpose and effect of this excerpt
aIt entertains readers by revealing how much Tan's father ate and causes them to wonder if it is really a Chinese custom to belch after a meal.
bIt teaches readers how skilled Tan's mother is at cooking and causes them to want to eat Chinese food.
cIt entertains readers by showing how amusing Tan's father is and causes them to laugh at Robert's embarrassment.
dIt teaches readers about an interesting Chinese custom and causes them to determine that the minister is trying to be polite.
Answer:
D. It teaches readers about an interesting Chinese custom and causes them to determine that the minister is trying to be polite.
Explanation:
From the excerpt, Option D is the correct answer that shows purpose and effect.
It's clear that the passage reveals an interesting Chinese custom which truly astonished the guests. The purpose of this passage is to teach readers about this interesting Chinese custom; which every reader will be surprised to know. Also, the effect of the excerpt causes readers to know that the minister was actually being polite by mustering a quiet burp.
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Answer:D
Explanation:
Took the quiz
Read the attached poem, choose 3 lines. What is being compared and personified in each line
the stars winked at me
the book read itself to me
the tree whispered in the wind
this pencil wrote words perfectly
the computer has a mind of its own
my car is screaming to be washed
those cookies are calling my name
the car danced on the wet road
Answer:
the stars winked at me
Stars are thing that is being personified because they aren't human, they can't wink.
the book read itself to me
Books can't read or talk, so that's what's being personified in that line.
the tree whispered in the wind
Come on! Trees can't talk! The trees are what's being personified in this line.
Explanation:
Personification is describing an object that is not human by giving it human qualities.
Comparing is describing two object by using the words "like" or "as".
None of these lines consist of the words "like" or "as", so there is nothing being compared in this poem.
I really hope this helps you out!
compare two things anything you want tv shows, movies, animals, vacation destinations, presidents, countries, cell phones, books, sporting events, or anything you can think of that has both similarities and differences. write at least eight sentence.
Answer:
Pic???
Explanation:
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What is the function of the adverb clause in the sentence
When you get home from the game, put your dirty clothes in the hamper
Answer:
it's the third one :)
Explanation:
What should appear in a conclusion?
A. supporting details
B. a closing idea
C. reasons and examples
D. an introduction
Answer:
B) a closing idea.
Explanation:
It couldn't be D, because that would go in a topic sentence
Can't be A, I think that is concrete details.
C, is maybe commentary.
So its B.
Answer:
Most likely B.
Explanation:
All of the other answers would go in your intro. or body paragraphs.
Hope this helps!
GRAMMAR
which one is correct???
We are confused
or
we were confused
Answer:
If it is Present Tense then it is We Are Confused and If It is Past Tense then it is We were Confused.
Explanation:
1. What are the five steps of the writing process?
2. How many paragraphs in a short essay?
3. How many paragraphs in a long essay?
4. What are three things that an essay must have to be considered organized?
5. What Leader in Me Habit will you apply to yourself to succeed in writing a good essay? Write the definition of that LIM Habit (not just the Habit number).
Read this sentence from "R.M.S. Titanic." But the Titanic needed no whistling steamers or shouting crowds to call attention to her superlative qualities. Which part of the plot does this sentence represent? A. Falling action B. Exposition C. Climax D. Rising action
Answer:
B. Exposition
Explanation:
Exposition is the moment of the plot where the story is being introduced. This plot element occurs right at the beginning of the story, where the author begins to expose the important information to situate the reader about the universe he is being introduced to.
The excerpt shown in the question above, is showing the titanic and showing features about that ship. This means that the author is locating the reader and showing the importance of the titanic in this universe.
Answer:
b
Explanation:
i took the test
how has America changed over the years
Answer:
Every four years, Americans go to the polls and vote. Experts say approximately 23% of America have unregistered voters. Voting is vital. Every single vote counts on election day. The Presidential Election brings out the most Americans. Democratic and Republican parties go head to head in the race to become the nation’s president. In 2008, the presidential hopeful will be Barack Obama. He will provide citizens with affordable healthcare insurance. Obama will give tax breaks to the working class and improve the education systems. Education systems all across America deal with major issues. George W. Bush created the law, No Child Left Behind. The law didn’t go well when it was created. The were no proper funding and not enough teachers…show more content…
I don’t want that future for my daughters. I don’t want that future for your sons. I don’t want that future for America.” Obama wants to help children, he doesn’t want children to fail in society, that’s Obama’ vision. An Obama ad campaign stated 47 million do not contain healthcare insurance. Obama’s plan solves this problem with a national healthcare system. He will make comparable rates as Americans in Congress. Small businesses will get tax credits to cover 50% of the cost of insuring their employees. Obama will make sure that healthcare insurance work for Americans, and small businesses, not drug companies. The national healthcare system will defiantly change the system for the better. The financial bailout on Wall Street rescued the economy from total collapse from faulty mortgage loans. Obama’s plans include reworking and changing the way the economy works for the better. George W. Bush gave tax cuts to Americans who earned over $1,000,000. A large sum of people don’t believe it was a fine idea. Obama will give tax cuts to working class people and small businesses, not to the wealthy. He will create tax credits of $500 per person and $1,000 per working families. Obama will also eliminate income taxes to senior citizens who less than $50,000 a year. In the Republican party, John McCain is running for president. McCain isn’t change, He’s more of the same. He voted 90% of the time with George W. Bush.
Explanation:
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thats all i need
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Answer:
thank you
Explanation:
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What is the definition of author's purpose?(1 point)
the author's topic of the writing
the author's reason for writing
the author's attitude about the topic
the author's main idea
What is the definition of point of view?(1 point)
the author's topic
the author's attitude toward the topic
the author's main idea
the author's reason for writing
An author's purpose for writing is to inform. How do writers accomplish this purpose?(1 point)
by persuading readers to agree with their ideas and think or act differently as a result
by describing people, places, or events in an enjoyable way
by presenting facts to teach their readers about a topic
by making readers understand their point of view
Read the following passage.
Many people take in their daily dose of caffeine with the first cup of coffee or sips of soda. While a moderate amount of caffeine consumption is safe, experts warn that too much caffeine can pull too much water from a person's body and lead to dehydration. An elevated amount of caffeine can also affect sleep patterns and blood pressure. Make sure to enjoy the right amount of caffeine by following the recommended guidelines and staying below 400 milligrams of caffeine per day.
What is the author's point of view?
(1 point)
Follow the recommended guidelines of daily caffeine consumption to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Dehydration can be avoided by increasing daily water consumption.
People should not drink coffee or soda because both beverages contain too much caffeine.
The right amount of water regulates functions of the body better than the right amount of caffeine.
Answer:
1. authors reason for writing
2. none( are you sure those are the answer choices)?
3. by presenting facts to teach their readers about a topic
4. follow the recommended guidelines of daily caffine
consumption to main a healthy lifestyle
Explanation:
Answer
the authors main idea
for 1