If You Lived in a Society That Explained Changes in the Weather

question 56

Multiple Choice

If you lived in a society that explained changes in the weather as being influenced by the gods, you would likely view madness as being caused by

• A) schizophrenia.
• B) demon possession.
• C) brain dysfunction.
• D) weakness of character.
• E) irrational thoughts.

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Definitions:

Elasticity

Percentage change in one variable resulting from a 1-percent increase in another.

Federal Government

The national government of a federation, which typically has distinct powers delegated to it by the constitution, separate from those of member states or provinces.

Legislative Branch

The branch of government responsible for creating and passing laws, in the United States, it is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Concurrent Powers

Powers in federal systems of government that are shared by both the state and federal governments.