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How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialist expansion

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Answer: since you didn't specify one, I'll give you a little challenge: global climate change. 

yes...this is not a "historical" answer, but please bear with me as you may learn something quite a bit more useful than a history lesson... 

climate change is a very trendy topic now....and many of its proponents are absolutely convinced of its "science".. 

...however, for many this absoute faith in the "science" translates all-too-easily into an absolute faith in the righteousness of the proposed "solutions"... 

...for example, president obama recently celebrated his participation in a "landmark" international accord to combat climate change... many of his supporters lauded him for "taking a stand against global corporations and their exploitation of people and natural resources..." 

great.... right? 

this agreement contained two provisions that seemingly went unnoticed.... first, nations considered "developing" will not have to comply with the strict emmisions restrictions... second, all nations are required to designate a certain percentage of their natural forests & jungles as untouchable "preserves." 

sounds good.... right? please think it through... 

the agreement gives these nations the authority to displace any indigenous peoples who just happen to call those "preserves" home... over a million people are expected to be kicked off their ancestral lands in DR Congo alone. 

keep in mind that most of these people will be illiterate hunter-gatherers ... how do you think they will manage to support themselves? 

guess what? because those nations will not be required to meet environmental standards, a bunch of new factories, mines and refineries are sure to open up there....and they'll have all the cheap labor they could ever need! Yay! 

and guess who owns those businesses? that's right, mega-corporations...guess who those corporations support? that's right... the very politicians who signed the climate change deal! 

so you were asking about how "pseudo science" supports/justifies exploitation and imperialism? well....as the old rhyme goes: the wheels on the bus keep on going 'round and 'round... don't they?

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Why might it be important to have a Bill of Rights that guarantees basic rights of citizens?

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They were important thing to govern the nation and keep people safe.

States decide most of qualifications for voting is it true or false

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FALSE BECAUSE THEY USE THE CHECKS AND BALANCES TO DO THAT

Stephen A. Douglas belonged to which political party?

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Stephen A. Douglas (1813-1861) was a U.S. politician, leader of the Democratic Party

Is cheer leading a sport

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i mean yeah they get a lot of hate for it but u still have to train and do gymastics n stuff and thats hard

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Id say yes

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Cheerleading does require movement and days of practice and can tired the person who is doing it out. People dont consider it a sport because it's not something boys often do. You have to be flexible and be able to dance.

The Senate has _____ senators. The House has _____ representatives

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The Senate has 100 senators. The House has 435 representatives.

The Article One of the United States Constitution establishes that each state will have two senators, elected in a direct popular election. The District of Columbia and its territories are not entitled to any representation. Since there are 50 states currently, the Senate has 100 members.

With respect to the House of Representatives, each state obtains representation proportional to its population, with the right to a minimum of one representative. The most populous state, California, has 53 representatives. The total number of representatives is currently set at 435 by the Reapportionment Act of 1929, although Congress retains the power to modify that number.

The Senate has 100 senators. The House of representatives has 435 representatives.

Further Explanation

Legislature  

  • Legislature is the branch of the government that is tasked with formation and amendment of Laws.  
  • This branch is headed by the Congress. The Congress is divided into two; the senate and the House of Representatives.  
  • The branch of legislature can create laws or amend/change the existing laws.  

House of Representative  

  • It consists of 435 members from the 50 states. The population of a state determines the number of representative members from each state.
  • These members must be over 25 years and serve a term of two years.

The Senate  

  • This part of the Congress has 100 members that is two senators from each state and each must be of 30 years or above in age.

Other branches of government

Executive

  • Executive branch of government is a responsible for law enforcement. The executive is headed by the president and also comprises the cabinet and the vice president.

Judiciary

  • This the branch of government that is responsible for the interpretation of the constitution and review laws. It is headed by the chief justice and consist of justices and judges, the supreme court, appellate courts  and trial courts.

Keywords: Legislature, Congress, the senate, House of Representatives  

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Level: High school

Subject: History

Topic: Government

Sub-topic: Legislature  
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