What arguments does Hamilton present in favor of a single person as the head of the executive branch? Hamilton argues that unity in the executive branch is a main ingredient for both energy and safety. Energy arises from the proceedings of a single person, characterized by, “decision, activity, secrecy, and dispatch,” while safety arises from […]

Why was the French invasion of Russia a failure? Napoleon failed to conquer Russia in 1812 for several reasons: faulty logistics, poor discipline, disease, and not the least, the weather. Napoleon’s method of warfare was based on rapid concentration of his forces at a key place to destroy his enemy. What happened when the French […]

What decisions can the president make without Congress? Executive powers The president can issue rules, regulations, and instructions called executive orders, which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require approval of the United States Congress. Executive orders are subject to judicial review and interpretation. What are the president’s formal […]

Why did Ghana Mali and Songhai prosper? The were created by men who became wealthy because of the gold-salt trade. They were extremely cunning, extremely lucky, or both. Their wealth gave them power turning them and their descendants into powerful lords of land and people. Why did Ghana Mali and Songhai develop in West Africa? […]

What did Pericles argue in his funeral oration? Impact of Pericles’s Funeral Oration Pericles used his speech to try to argue for Athens’s values and form of government and to persuade Athenians to stay strong and continue fighting. His words were preserved by his fellow Athenian, Thucydides, in his History of the Peloponnesian War. What […]

Who did the French and Indians fight? The French and Indian War was fought to decide if Britain or France would be the strong power in North America. France and its colonists and Indian allies fought against Britain, its colonists and Indian allies. The war began with conflicts about land. Who did the French and […]

Did Ferdinand Magellan have any siblings? Genebra de Magalhães What happened to the 5 ships of Magellan? Magellan flagship Of these five ships, one was lost at sea (Santiago), one abandoned the expedition (San Antonio) in South America and returned to Spain, one was damaged and then burned by the crew (Concepcion) and lost at […]

What are the responsibilities involved in media and information? The media and information functions to strengthen and enrich the connection of people, the social environment, and the economy. It can motivate, inspire, inform, express ideas and feelings freely, and empower citizen. Users of media and information should always be responsible. What is the basic responsibility […]

How is the South African president elected? The president is elected by the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament, from among its members. The chief justice must oversee the election. Once elected, a person is no longer a member of the National Assembly. They must then be sworn in as president within five days […]

When Papa Stacey and Mr Morrison were traveling back home both back wheels broke off the wagon at the same time why did papa then suspect that someone was coming after them? Morrison were traveling back home, both back wheels broke off the wagon at the same time. Why did Papa then suspect that someone […]