CL Note Questions 2 Flashcards

1
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What is Alpha?

A

The beginning in the Greek alphabet.

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2
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What is omega?

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The end in the Greek alphabet.

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3
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What does the”A” stand for in A.M?

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Ante in Latin.

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4
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What does the “M” stand for in A.M.?

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Meridian in Latin.

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5
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Where is the term “ARRIVEDERCI” come from.

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Italy.

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6
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What does “ARRIVEDERCI” mean?

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Good by or “Until we meet again” in Italian.

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7
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What is “BEGGING THE QUESTION?”

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To assume what is still to be proved.

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8
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How do you beg the question?

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By thinking something that hasn’t been confirmed.

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9
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How do you feel when you’re “Behind the Eight Ball?”

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Uncomfortable or awkward.

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10
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What is “BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL?”

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An unfavorable or uncomfortable position in the game of Billiard’s or in every day life.

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11
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What is a bit?

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The part of the bridle that controls the horse.

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12
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When is the term “BIT BETWEEN ONES TEETH” used?

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When someone steps up to an important task.

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13
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What is a “BLACK SHEEP?”

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A person considered as a disgrace to a group or family.

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14
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How is a leader blind and leading the blind?

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When he or she knows as little as their followers.

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When the blind lead the blind, is that a good thing?

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No, the leader is most likely to lead them astray.

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16
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What is a”BRAIN TRUST?”

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A group of experts who serve as advisors to a government.

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17
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Is there more than one person involved in a Brain Trust?

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Yes.

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18
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What is a good way to “BREAK THE ICE?”

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To tell a joke.

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19
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When would you “BREAK THE ICE?”

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At first meeting with other people.

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20
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Where did “Bonjour” come from?

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France.

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21
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What does “bonjour” mean?

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Gooday or hello.

22
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Would you want to self incriminate?

A

No.

23
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Which amendment prohibits SELF INCRIMENATION?

A

The 5th amendment.

24
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What does “On the Hill” refer to?

A

CAPITOL HILL in Washington DC.

25
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Where does CONGRESS meet?

A

Capitol Hill in DC.

26
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Where is the OVAL OFFICE?

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In the White House.

27
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What is the Oval Office?

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The official office of Mr.President.

28
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What does the fifth amendment restrict?

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The government prosecution of people accused of crimes.

29
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What does the fifth amendment prohibit?

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SELF INCRIMNATION, DOUBLE JEOPARDY, and DUE PROCESS OF LAW.

30
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What are the Joint Chiefs of State?

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An mgh-level military advisory board.

31
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Who is in the Joint Chiefs of State?

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The chairman, the vice chairman, the chief of staff, of the Air Force, and the commander of the Corps Marine.

32
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What is another name for the Department of State?

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The State department.

33
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What are some of the State Department’s activities?

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Negotiating treaties, and coordinating correspondence.

34
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Who is Commander In Chief?

A

The United States president.

35
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What provides the power behind the Commander In Chief name?

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The CONSTITUTION.

36
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What is another name for the Congressional Medal of Honor?

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The Medal of Honor.

37
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On who’s behalf is the Medal of Honor awarded?

A

CONGRESS.

38
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What was the Progrom?

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The exile of Jews in the 19th century.

39
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Where was the Progrom most common?

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Russia.

40
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When was TVA created?

A

During the Great depression.

41
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What is TVA AKA?

A

The Dam Builder.

42
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When was Pearl Harbor attacked?

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December 7th, 1941.

43
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Where was Pearl Harbor?

A

Hawaii.

44
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Who is Lee Harvy Oswald?

A

The supposed assassin of John F. Kennedy.

45
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Who killed Oswald?

A

Jack Ruby.

46
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Where was the Mai Lai Massecere?

A

VIETNAM.

47
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Who conducted the Mai Lai Massecere?

A

United States troops under the command of William Calley.

48
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What kind of prize is the Pulitzer Prize?

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A prestigious award given for excellence.

49
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How often is the Pulitzer Prize given out?

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Annually.

50
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How did the president describe Pearl Harbor?

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“A date that will live in infamy.”