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Apes Flashcards

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5568176786ResistanceThe measure of how a disturbance can affect an ecosystem is flow of matter of energy and matter0
5568176787Hubbard brook studyImpact of clear cutting on watersheds1
5568176788Instrumental valueThe economic value of a species2
5568176789DisturbanceA physical chemical or biological events that changes and ecosystems population composition3
5568176790Nitrogen fixationNitrogen converted to ammonia4
5568176791Carbon cyclePhotosynthesis and respiration5
5568176792Deforestation causesCarbon increase6
5568176793No gas phasePhosphorus cycle7
5568176794CombustionHow carbon enters atmosphere8
5568176795ErosionRock and soil into water9
5568176796EvapotranspirationHow water enters atmosphere10
5568176797CommunityGroup of all different populations in a given area11
5568176798PopulationA group of individuals that belong to the same species12
5568176799Limiting resourceA resource that population cannot live without13
5568176800Carrying capacityLimit to the population sizes sustained by the environment14
5568176801Density dependent factorsFactors that influence and individuals chance to survive based on population size example amounts of food15
5568176802Population size (N)Total number of individuals within a defined area16
5568176803Intrinsic growth ratePopulations maximum potential growth if there are unlimited resources17
5568176804Population distributionHow individuals are disbursed examples random clumped uniform18
5568176805Density independent factorsAffect an individual's chance of survival regardless of population size example fires floods19
5568176806LeechingTransport of substances through soil by water20
5568176807NitrificationWhen bacteria produce nitrite then nitrate21
5568176808CombustionHow carbon enters atmosphere22
5568176809PhotosynthesisHow carbon is removed from atmosphere23
5568176810Lemonade nutrientsSHNOPS and water (not carbon)24
5568176811ExcretionHow phosphates released on land and in water25
5568176812ResilienceHow they bounce back26
5568176813ProvisionWhat a ecosystem system provides an example lumber27
5568176814Population oscillationR selected species28
5568207957AssimilationPlants absorb ammonium29
5568215155NitrateUsable for plants30

Bio AP: Cellular Energetics Flashcards

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6676294897Where is energy stored in glucose, starch, fat, etcIn the chemical bonds -cells release energy when bonds are broken0
6676303055bioenergeticsthe study of how cells obtain, store and release energy1
6676324478what happens to energy when bonds are formedenergy is used2
6676328108what happens to energy when bonds are brokenenergy is released -but it takes energy to break the bonds3
6676334115enzymes-protein molecules that catalyze chemical reactions to speed up chemical reactions -decrease the amount of energy the cell needs to expend4
6676343003organic catalysts-enzymes -they speed up the rate of a reaction without altering the reaction itself5
6676350370do enzymes change during the reactions they catalyzeno6
6676350371exergonic reactions-energy is released -the products have more energy than the reactants7
6676511077endergonic reaction-require an input of energy -products have more energy than reactants8
6676523871activation energy-the energy barrier -the amount of energy required to get a reaction started9
6676535441do exergonic reactions require activation energy?yes10
6676766588what does it mean to catalyze a reaction-to activatae a reaction and to lower the activation energy of a reaction, enabling the reaction to occur much faster than it would in the absence of a catalyst11
6676776311enzyme specificity-each enzyme only catalyzes one type of reaction -shape determines function -enzymes are named after the molecules they target12
6676783673substratesthe molecules that are catalyzed by an enzyme13
6676790119what does the suffix -ase meanusually means enzyme14
6676795757active sitethe region on an enzyme where the substrates are brought together15
6676798935enzyme-substrate complexthe structure formed by an enzyme and its substrates binded to the active site16
6676809967what is the outcome of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction calledproduct17
6676814824what happens to the enzyme when the substrate is releasedit's ready for another substrate18
6676823115are enzymes affected in any way by the reactions they catalyzeno19
6676824997do enzymes change the reactions they catalyzeno20
6676829940do enzymes make reactions occur that would otherwise not occur at all?no -just speed them up21
6676829941induced fit-enzyme has to slightly change its shape to accommodate the shape of the substrates' -snug fit22
6676856835coenzymesfactors that help enzymes in catalyzing a reaction -they accept electrons and pass them along to another substrate -ex. NAD+ and NADP+23
6677003958cofactorsinorganic elements that help catalyze reactions -usually metal ions (Fe 2+)24
6677696506what is an important cofactor of hemoglobinFe 2+ because it is important for binding with oxygen in bloodstream25
6677705212three factors that can affect enzyme reaction rates-pH -temp -relative amounts of enzyme and substrate26
6677714334why does an increase in temperature usually increase the rate of a reactionbecuase up to a point, an increase in temp increases the chance of collisions among molecules27
6677720766what can happen if an enzyme is exposed to too much heatthe heat can damage the enzyme -the enzyme loses its 3d shape and becomes inactive28
6677723250denature-when an enzyme loses its shape and therefore its function29
6677730531ideal tempall enzymes operate at an ideal temperature30
6677740429check the equation for Q10 on pg 13531
6677743047what is the optimal pH for most enzymesat or near 732
6677746960what regulates the activity of enzymesthe cell can control enzymatic activity33
6677749377how o cells regulate enzymatic activityby regulating the conditions that influence the shape of the enzyme34
6677750951allosteric sitea region of the enzyme other than the active site to which a substance can bind -allosteric regulators can eithether inhibit or activate enzymes by binding to the allosteric site35
6677753652two types of allosteric regulators-allosteric inhibitor -allosteric activator36
6677765822allosteric inhibitor-binds to an allosteric site and keeps the enzyme in its inactive form37
6677769137allosteric activatorbinds to an enzyme and induces its active form38
6677772438feedback inhibitionthe formation of an endproduct inhibits an earlier reaction in the sequence39
6677778926how do allosteric enzymes relate to feedback inhibition-when there is excess product, the allosteric inhibitor will inactivate the enzyme that produces that product40
6677790190competitive inhiition-when chemical substances that fit into the active site of an enzyme compete with the substrate and effectively inactivate the enzyme -structurally similar to the normal substrate41
6678479746noncompetetive inhibition-the inhibitor binds with the enzyme at a site OTHER than the active site and inactivates the enzyme by altering its shape -prevents the enzyme from binding witht he substrate at the active site42
6678487774first law of thermodynamics (fundamental principle of energy)energy cannot be created nor destroyed. sum of the energy in the universe is constant43
6678490589second law of thermodynamicsstates that energy transfer leads to less organization -the universe tends toward disorder44
6678495058entropydisorder45
6678497520Gibbs Free energydelta G= delta H- TdeltaS46
6678502302enthalpythe measure of energy in a thermodynamic system47
6678504285favorable reaction-spontaneous, and negative free energy48
6678505246unfavorable reactionnonspontaneous, positive free energy49
6678508645what is the gibbs free energy equation used forto figure out if the reactants of a reaction will stay as they are or be converted to products50
6678513109spontaneous reactions-occur without a net addition of energy -have a negative delta G -occur with energy to spare -exergonic51
6678516927nonspontaneous reactions-positive delta G -require energy to be added -endergonic52
6678525362what is the source of energy in living thingsATP53
6678525363ATP acronymadenosine triphosphate54
6678527398structure of ATP-consists of a molecule of adenosine bonded to three phosphates -lots of energy packed into the third phosphate bond55
6678532252How does a cell harvest energy from ATP when it needs energy-it takes a molecule of ATP and splits off the third phosphate, forming adenosine diphosphate, and one loose phosphate, while releasing energy in the process56
6678539456equation of breaking ATPATP --> ADP + Pi + energy57
6678545036what are two ways that ATP is produced1. cellular respiration 2. photosynthesis58
6678546137photosynthesis-involves the transformation of solar energy inot chemical energy -plants take co2 h20, and energy (sunlight) and use them to produce glucose59
6678550178overall reaction of photosynthesis6CO2 + 6H20 + sunlight --> C6H12O6 + 6O260
6678555467cellular respiration-performed by all organisms -ATP is produced through the breakdown of nutrients61
6678559486equation of cellular respirationC6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP62
6678566144two different forms of cellular respirationaerobic respiration anaerobic respiration63
6678568470whats the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respirationaerobic cellular respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen. anaerobic respiration occurs when oxygen isn't present64
6678571646four stages of aerobic cellular respiration1. glycolysis 2. formation of acetyl CoA 3. the Krebs cycle (Citric Acid cycle) 4. oxidative phosphorylation65
6678575251whats another name for the krebs cyclecitric acid cycle66
6678578789Glycolysis-splitting glucose -glucose is a six-carbon sugar and it gets broken down into two 3-carbon molecule67
6678581849what are the products of glycolysis2 pyruvic acids (3-carbon molecule) 2 NADH68
6678585837how much NET atp is produced during glycolysisnet production of 2 atp69
6678587747equation of glycolysisglucose + 2ATP +2NAD+ --> 2 Pyruvic acid +4ATP + 2NADH70
6678592281What coenzyme is used in cellular respirationNADH and NAD+71
6678595316phosphorylatedmeans to attatch an inorganic phosphate from ATP, and it gives energy72
6678597523does glycolysis happen in one step-no -takes multiple reactions that are each catalyzed by a different enzyme -ATP is required to phosphorylate glucose -NADH is used to transfer electrons73
6678628027how is NADH produced in glycolysis-the transfer of H+ to the hydrogen carrier NAD+, which becomes NADH -NADH will be used later to make ATP74
6678631420where does glycolysis occur-in hte cytoplasm of hte cell75
6678635000what are the cell's two options in cellular respiration after glycolysis is completed-it can continue anaerobic cellular respiration -or it can switch to aerobic cellular respiration76
6678637329is glycolysis aerobic or anaerobicanaerobic bc no oxygen required77
6678653918membrane of the mitochondriahas a double membrane with intermembrane space78
6678645350where does cellular respiration occur after glycolysisin the mitochondria79
6678646915mitochondria matrixinner part of the inner membrane80
6678650628inner mitochondrial membranethe inside membrane of the mitochondria81
6678656592cristaethe folds of the inner membrane82
6681843794outer membrannethe outer membrane of the mitochondria83
6681849848formation of acetyl CoAWhen oxygen is present, pyruvic acid is transported to the mitochondrion, each pyruvic acid is converted to acetyl coenzyme A and CO2 is released84
6681864033acetyl coenzyme Aa two carbon molecule that is produced form pyruvic acid85
6681883948equation of the formation of acetyl coA2pyruvic acid + 2 Coenzyme A + 2NAD+ --> 2 Acetyl CoA + 2CO2 + 2NADH86
6681898993transformation of carbon molecules from glycolysis to formation of acetyl coA-one 6-carbon molecule (glucose) - two 3-carbon molecules (pyruvic acid) -two 3-carbon molecules + 2 CO287
6681919951where do the two extra carbons from pyruvic acid go when acetyl coA is formedthey leave the cell in the form of CO288
6681922564Krebs cycleaka the citric acid cycle -each of the two acetyl coA molecules enter the Krebs cycle, one at a time, and all the carbons ultimately are converted to CO289
6681929185where does the Krebs cycle occurin the matrix of the mitochondria90
6681953783first step of the Krebs cycle-each molecule of acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form a 6-carbon molecule, citric acid91
6681960735how is citric acid formed-acetyl coA combines with oxaloacetate92
6681964075oxaloacetatea four carbon molecule -combines with acetyl CoA to form citric acid at the beginning of the Krebs cycle -first molecule of the krebs cycle93
6681993133after the formation of citric acid, how many carbons have to be lost to keep the cycle going2 carbons, because the cycle starts with oxaloacetate, a 4-carbon molecule, and citric acid is a 6-carbon molecule94
6682013945how are carbons released during the citric acid cycleas CO295
6682018644what is produced at each turn of the citric acid cycle- 1 ATP - 3 NADH - 1 FADH296
6682028234how many cycles of the krebs cycle occur for each glucose molecule in cellular respiration2, becuase the krebs cycle starts with two acetyl coA molecules97
6682041747How many total ATP are made during the krebs cycle from one glucose, how many ATP are made from one glucose by the Krebs cycle (aslo glycolysis)- 2 during krebs cycle - 4 total in krebs + glycolysis98
6682048337oxidative phosphorylation-electrons are transferred from electron carriers to oxygen, resulting in ATP synthesis99
6682053133electron carriers-NAD+ and FAD -they carry electrons from different stages of cellular respiration -also called hydrogen carriers100
6682066395electron transport chain-energy-rich electrons are taken from the hydrogen carriers to the electron transport chain via electron carriers -hydrogen atoms are split into hydrogen ions and electrons101
6682128532how many loaded electron carriers have been produced during krebs, formation of acetyl coA, and glycolysis- 2 NADH from glycolysis - 2 NADH from production of acetyl CoA -6 NADH from the Krebs cycle -2 FADH2 from the Krebs cycle =12102
6682152596what happens to the hydrogens and electrons from the electron carriers in the electron transport chain-hydrogen atoms are split into hydrogen ions and electrons103
6682157551equation of splitting hydrogen atoms during electron transport chainH2 --> 2H+ + 2e-104
6682165502what is the electron transport chain made ofa series of protein carrier molecules that are embedded in the cristae and the the inner membrane of hte mitochondria105
6682170731where does the electron transport chain occurin the cristae and inner membrane of the mitochondria106
6682174503cytochromes-iron-containing carrier molecules in the electron transport chain107
6682192657what happens to electrons as they travel down the electron transport chaineach carrier molecule hands down electrons to the next molecule in the chain, until the electrons meet the final electron acceptor108
6682200949what is the final electron acceptor in oxidative phosphorylationoxygen109
6682204358what happens when oxygen combines with electrons from the electron transport chain-oxygen , electorns, and some hydrogens combine to form WATER110
6682213726what is the final product of the electron transport chain (before chemiosmosis)water111
6682215993chemiosmosishappens at the same time that electrons go through the electron transport chain112
6682239308what happens to the split Hydrogen ions that split from the electrons-some of the energy from the electron transport chain is used to pump H+ ions across the inner mitochondrial membrane to the intermembrane space113
6682247891pH gradient in chemiosmosis (aka)-the pumpin of hydrogen ions into the intermembrane space creates a pH gradient -aka proton gradient114
6682268328where are the H+ ions when the split from the hydrogen atomin the intermembrane space115
6682272730where do H+ ions have to go TO to produce ATPto the matrix, through the inner membrane116
6682277153how is ATP produce by the proton pumpthere is proton gradient, and the H+ molecules have to get from the low pH where there is a high H+ gradient in the intermembrane space to thte hight pH, where there is a low H+ concentration in the matrix -to do this, they have to pass through channels in the innermembrane called ATP synthase117
6682289625ATP synthase-motor channel proteins in the inner membrane that allow H+ ions to go from the intermembrane space to the matrix -ADP and Pi are in the matrix (other side from H+), and the flow of protons through ATP synthase produces ATP by combining ADP an dPi on the matrix side of the channel118
6682305650what happens in oxidative phosphorylationthe production of ATP with ATP synthase and the H+ proton gradient119
6682317375how many ATPs does each NADH yeild-each NADH produces 3 ATP -except the NADH from glycolysis only makes 2 ATP120
6682323636how many ATP does each FADH2 produce2 ATP121
6682328179what is the total number of ATP produced during oxidative phosphorylation and chemiosmosis32122
6682328180what is the overall net production of ATP during aerobic cellular respiration38 ATP123
6682358187what happens if organisms dont have oxygen to do aerobic cellular respirationthey undergo anaerobic cellular resperation124
6682364978why cant organisms undergo aerobic cellular respiration if there's no oxygenbecause oxygen is required to be the final electron acceptor125
6682371493how do anaerobic organisms get energy-they can undergo glycolysis (make 2 ATP's) -but instead of doing the Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, and oxidative phosphorylation, they do fermenttion126
6682401728fermentationpyruvic acid is converted to either lactic acid or ethyl alcohol and co2127

AP Biology Phylogeny Vocab Flashcards

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9352166808CladeA group of species that includes an ancestral species and all of its descendants0
9352166809CladisticsCladistics An approach to systematics in which organisms are placed into groups called "clades" based primarily on common descent1
9352166810Cladograma branching diagram showing the cladistic relationship between a number of species2
9352166811PhylogenyPhylogeny The evolutionary history of a species or group of species3
9352166812Phylogenetic TreeA branching diagram that shows the evolutionary tree of a group of organisms4
9352166813Derived CharacterAn evolutionary novelty that is unique to a particular clade Ex.) birds' feathers5
9352166814Monophyletic"Single tribe"; a group of taxa that consists of a common ancestor and all of its descendants; equivalent to a clade6
9352166815Polyphyletic"Many tribes"; a group of taxa derived from two or more different ancestors7
9352166816Paraphyletic"Beside the tribe"; a group of taxa that consist of a common ancestor and some, but not all of its descendants8
9352166817Maximum ParsiomonyA principle that states that when considering multiple explanations for an observation, one should first investigate the simplest explanation that is consistent with the facts Ex. For phylogenies based on DNA, the tree that matches most with this principle requires the fewest base changes9
9352166818HomoplasyAnalogous structures that arose independently10
9352166819Homologystructures that originated from a common ancestor and have since adapted11
9352166820OutgroupA species or group of species from an evolutionary lineage that is known to have diverged before the lineage that contains the group of species being studied; Its selected so that its members are closely related to the group of species being studied, but not as closely related as any study-group members are to each other12
9352166821Analagousstructures that perform a similar function but have a different evolutionary origin, such as the wings of insects and birds.13
9352166822Homologoussimilar in position, structure, and evolutionary origin but not necessarily in function14
9352166823TaxonomyLinnaeus; A scientific discipline concerned with naming and classifying the diverse forms of life; Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species15
9352166824Taxona group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit16
9352166825Molecular SystematicsCompares DNA and amino acid sequences between organisms to determine evolutionary relationships17
9352166826Molecular Clockthe average rate at which a species' genome accumulates mutations, used to measure their evolutionary divergence and in other calculations.18
9352166827Kingdom/Phylum/Class/Order/Family/Genus/Speciestaxonomic categories (binomial nomenclature)19
9352166828Domainhighest taxonomic rank of organisms (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes)20
9352166829FungiKingdom: organisms w/ chitin cell walls and perform absorbtion21
9352166830AnimaliaKingdom: multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and independently at some point in their lives, organisms that ingest other organisms, lack cell walls22
9352166831PlantaeKingdom: organisms w/ cellulose cell walls and perform photosynthesis (plants)23
9352166832ProtistaKingdom: contains all unicellular eukaryotes except yeast, multicellular algae24
9352166833BacteriaDomain (consists of prokaryotic cells possessing primarily diacyl glycerol diester lipids in their membranes and bacterial rRNA, no nuclear membrane)25
9352166834ArchaeaDomain (no nuclear membrane, prokaryote like Bacteria, but more closely related to Eukarya)26
9352166835EukaryaDomain (contain a membrane-bound nucleus) (this is animals and humans etc- the important one)27
9352166836Phylogrambranch length shows evolutionary change/time28
9352166837Properties of Lifecellular organization, sensitivity, growth (metabolism), development, reproduction, regulation, homeostasis29
9352166838Panspermia Theoryextraterrestrial origin of life, meteors/cosmic dust brought organic molecules to earth; water on Europa, fossils on Mars indicate evidence of extraterrestrial life30
9352166839Spontaneous Origin Theoryaccepted by most scientists; life developed from inanimate objects as molecules became more complex31
9352166840Miller-Urey Experiment (1953)simulated conditions of Earth's early atmosphere and tried to see if an electric spark could produce molecules (found that carbon compounds and then amino acids were created)32
9352166841RNA first Theorylife originated with a basic polymer of RNA which did the work of proteins and DNA until these molecules were produced and functioned on their own (might have started with PNA- protein nucleic acid that was able to form spontaneously and self-replicate)33
9352166842Metabolism-first Theorylife originated with monamers contained in simple capsules similar to the cell membrane and over time some molecules performed reactions better than others->evolution34
9352166843reducing atmosphereavailability of hydrogen allows organic molecules to form more easily, lack of oxygen allowed amino acids to last longer (normally would react w/ sugar and form CO2 in oxygen environment)35

FrenchAP - Conversation Flashcards

Vocabulary for use on the Conversation (free response) task of the AP Exam (remember this is always in TU)...remember you have to also be able to ask and respond to questions

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5937767884Qu'est-ce qui se passe?What's going on?0
5937767885Je ne peux pas le croire!I can't believe it!1
5937767886Oui, cela m'intéresse beaucoup!Yes, that interests me a lot!2
5937767887Je suis vraiment emballé(e) par ce projet!I am really excited by this project!3
5937767888par exemplefor example4
5937767889moi, à ta place...If I was in your place...5
5937767890si j'étais toi (followed by conditionnel)If I were you6
5937767891l'été dernierlast summer7
5937767895j'ai assistéI attended8
5937767896j'ai participéI participated9
5937767901Tiens, c'est une bonne idée.Hey, it's a good idea.10
5937767902D'accord. Pourquoi pas?Okay. Why not?11
5937767903D'accord. Je veux bien.Okay. I really want to.12
5937767904Oui, je suis libre.Yes, I am free.13
5937767905J'ai rien de prévu.I have nothing planned.14
5937767906Ça me ferait plaisir de...I'd love to...15
5937767908donner un coup de mainlend a hand16
5937767909Je regrette mais je ne peux pas (je ne pourrai pas)I'm sorry but I can't (I won't be able to)17
5937767910Malheureusement, je ne peux pas (je ne pourrai pas)Unfortunately, I can't (I won't be able to)18
5937767911Tu saisYou know19
5937767912Ce serait sympa, mais...It would be nice, but...20
5937767913Ça ne me (te) dit rien de...It doesn't interest me (you) to...21
5937767914Je n'ai pas tellement envie de...I really don't feel like...22
5937767916C'est super ton projet. (Super, ton projet)Your plan (project) is great!23
5937767917ça serait génial.That'd be great!24
5937767919Qu'est-ce qui s'est passé?What happened?25
5937767920Qu'est-ce qui t'arrive?What's going on?26
5937767921Qu'est-ce qui t'est arrivé?What happened to you?27
5937767922Attention!Look out28
5937767924Ça, c'est une bonne nouvelle!This is good news!29
5937767926Quelle chance!What luck!30
5937767927Félicitations!Congrats!31
5937767928Bravo!Well done!32
5937767930Non! C'est incroyable!No! That's incredible!33
5937767933Ah, non!Oh no!34
5937767934Pas vrai!Not true, no way35
5937767935Pas possible!That's not possible!36
5937767936Qu'est-ce que tu dois être déçu(e)Well, you must be disappointed.37
5937767937Qu'est-ce que tu dois être triste.Well, you must be sad.38
5937767940C'est vraiment dommage!Such a shame!39
5937767942proposerto make a suggestion40
5937767944Je t'inviteI invite you (and I'll be paying)41
5937767950A ta place, je (conditionnel)In your place, I would...42
5937767951Tu sais, tu devrais (infinitive)You know, you should....43
5937767952Il vaut mieux (infinitive)It is better to...44
5937767953Il vaut mieux que tu ...(subjonctif)It's better for you to...45
5937767954Ça, c'est vrai.That's true.46
5937767957Pas question!No chance!47
5937767958Tout à fait d'accord.Strongly agree.48
5937767959Pas du tout d'accord.Do not agree at all.49
5937767960Je suis de ton avis.I agree with you.50
5937767961J'ai eu la chance d'y allerI was lucky to go there51
5937767962Je pense que oui.I think yes.52
5937767963C'est exact.That's right.53
5937767966Tu veux que je te donne un coup de main?Do you want me to lend you a hand?54
5937767967Tu as besoin d'un coup de main?Do you need a hand?55
5937767968Tu veux que je t'aide?Do you want me to help you?56
5937767969Tu veux que je t'accompagne?Do you want me to go with/accompany you?57
5937767970Laisse-moi t'aider.Let me help you.58
5937767972Ecoute, merci.Listen, thanks.59
5937767973Ecoute, je te remercie.Listen, thank you.60
5937767975Ben, je dois filerWell, I have to get going.61
5937767976Merci de ton coup de fil.Thanks for your call.62
5937767978à la prochainesee you soon63
5937767980Je crois que ouiI think so64
5937818237Raconte-moi ce qui s'est passé!Tell me what happened!65
5937819224Quelle horreur!How awful!66
5937820069Je suis désoléI'm sorry67
5937821453Formidable!Awesome68
5937822058On y va!Let's go!69

ap Flashcards

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6744180461Contextualization0
6744180462Synthesis1
6744180463Decolonization Africa and indiaStrength of decolonization rises after WWII Splits between populations within same colony2
6744180464AfricaDesired to protect and gain resources Gained independence Religious differences with colonizers Standard of living jeopardized by black majority rule AFrican national congress3
6744180465IndiaGhandi Large areas of subcontinent enclosed within single political system Imperial overlays Served to intensify Indian awareness of collective differences INC4
6744204773communism in RussiaCame to power on the back of revolutionary upheaval Pressure of WWI social upheaval New trade unions formed Inadequate provisional gov Bolshebecks (social party)5
6744204774ChinaImperial system collapsed under pressure of foreign imperialism and internal opposition Communism aimed its effort at organizing counties minuscule urban working class Mao zedung Guaomingdang6

Ap Flashcards

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4955656022One example of how contact between Natives and Europeans brought a change to Natives socitiesNative Americans population declined this was caused by disease and warfare. Some Natuves responded to European contact with violence Popes Rebellion.0
4955656023How did Missouri Compromise help start civil warSettled slavery question caused a repeal brought nation into civil rights. Northern legislation had tried to prohibit slavery in Missouri.1
4955656024SpainTreated natives bad, popes rebellion, conquistadors, sugar plantations, enslaves Natives (died because of disease)2
4955656025EnglandTreated natives bad, wanted land3
4955656026FranceTreated natives good, controlled Great Lakes, Canada, fur trading4
4955656027Dutch/NetherlandTreated good5
4955656028EncomendiaTry to Christianize6
4955656029Popes rebellionPushed missionaries out 1st conflict between Natives and Europe7
4955656030MestizosNatives and Spanish8
4955656031South carolinaSlave trade9
4955656032North CarolinaTuscarora war, most democratic, colonists were outcasts from Virginia10
4955656033GeorgiaJame Oglethrope "buffer"11
4955656034MarylandCatholic, act of toleration12
4955656035RoanokeSir Walter Raleigh, failed disappeared when he returned13
4955656036Jamestown- VirginiaCharter colony, run by Virginia company, not prepared for winter, busy worrying about gold, John Smith/Pocahontas/ De la Warr/ John Rolfe, tobacco saves colony 1&2 Powhatan war14

AP Human Geography: Migration Flashcards

AP Human Geography Rubenstein Chapter 3 Migration Kbat

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4788034990brain drainLarge scale emigration of talented and skilled individuals0
4788034991chain migration (migration ladder)A stream of people out of an area as first movers communicate with people back home and stimulate others to follow later.1
4788034992circulationShort-term, repetitive, or cyclical movements that recur on a regular basis.2
4788034993Counterurbanizationthe movement of people out of urban areas to escape over crowding, pollution, and economic disadvantages.3
4788034994EmigrationMigration from a location.4
4788034995FloodplainThe area subject to flooding during a given number of years, according to historical trends.5
4788034996Forced migrationHuman migration flows in which the movers have no choice but to relocate.6
4788034997Guest workerA citizen of a usually poorer country who obtains a job in a Western European country7
4788034998ImmigrationMigration to a location.8
4788034999Internal MigrationPermanent movement within a particular country9
4788035000International MigrationPermanent movement from one country to another.10
4788035001Interregional migrationMigration between regions11
4788035002Intervening obstaclePhysical features that halt or slow migration from one place to another. An environmental or cultural feature of the landscape that hinders migration.12
4788035003Intraregional migrationPermanent movement within one region of a country.13
4788035004MigrationA form of relocation diffusion involving a permanent move to a new location.14
4788035005Migration transitionA change in the migration pattern in a society that results from industrialization, population growth, and other social and economic changes that also produce the demographic transition.15
4788035006MobilityAll types of movement between location.16
4788035007Net MigrationThe difference between the level of immigration and the level of emigration.17
4788035008Pull factorsReasons that attract people to a new region.18
4788035009Push factorsEncouragement for people to move from the region that they live in.19
4788035010QuotasIn reference to migration, laws that place maximum limits on the number of people who can immigrate to a country each year.20
4788035011RefugeeA person who has been forced to migrate and cannot return due to fear of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or political opinion21
4788035012Unauthorized immigrantsPeople who enter a country without paper documents to do so.22
4788035013Voluntary migrationPermanent movement undertaken by choice.23
4788035014Asylum seekersomeone who migrates to another country in hopes of being recognized as a refugee24
4788035015cotton belta region of the US South where cotton is the historic main crop, a region stretching from South Carolina to east Texas where most U.S. cotton was produced during the mid-1800s25
4788035016Ravenstein's Lawsmost migrants go a short distance; Most international migrants are men; Most immigrants are young adults; Families rarely migrate outside their country; Most immigrants migrate for economic reasons26
4788035017Rust beltnortheastern and midwestern states of US in which heavy industry has declined, ..., ..., Northern Industrial States of the United States, including Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania, in which heavy industry was once the dominant economic activity. In the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, these states lost much of their economic base to economically attractive regions of the USA and to countries where labor was cheaper, leaving old machinery to rust in the moist northern climate.27
4788035018Step migrationLong-distance migration done in stages.28
4788035019suburbanizationThe process of population movement from within towns and cities to the rural-urban fringe.29
4788035020Sun Beltsouthern and southwest US30
4788035021Time-contract workersA person recruited for a fixed period of time to work somewhere, usually a mine or plantation31
4788035022transhumanceThe seasonal migration of livestock between mountains and lowland pastures.32
4788035023urbanizationmovement of people from rural areas to cities33

Chapter 10 AP Flashcards

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6223251700Agribusinessagriculture conducted on commercial principles, especially using advanced technology0
6223251701Agriculturethe science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products1
6223251702Aquaculturealso known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants2
6223251703Biotechnologythe use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use3
6223251704Boserup Hypothesisinfluences the distribution of types of subsistence farming. It compels subsistence farmers to consider new farming approaches that produce enough food to take care of the additional people4
6223251705Carl Sauerwas probably the most influential cultural geographer of the twentieth century5
6223251706Cash Cropan agricultural crop which is grown for sale to return a profit. It is typically purchased by parties separate from a farm6
6223251707Commercial Agriculturegenerally commercial ag is the opposite of subsistence agriculture. In commercial agriculture the producer is farming with intent to sell some or even all of his/her production. They are participating in commerce, thus the name "commercial farming7
6223251708Commodity Chaina process used by firms to gather resources, transform them into goods or commodities, and finally, distribute them to consumers. It is a series of links connecting the many places of production and distribution and resulting in a commodity that is then exchanged on the world market8
6223251709Contour Plowingwas a method of plowing furrows that follow the curves of the land rather than straight up and down slopes9
6223251710Crop Rotationa systematic approach to deciding which crop to plant where in your vegetable garden from one year to the next. The goals of crop rotation are to help manage soil fertility and also to help avoid or reduce problems with soilborne diseases and some soil-dwelling insects, such as corn rootworms10
6223251711Dairyingthe business of producing, storing, and distributing milk and its products11
6223251712Domesticationto convert (animals, plants, etc.) to domestic uses; tame. 2. to tame (an animal), especially by generations of breeding, to live in close association with human beings as a pet or work animal and usually creating a dependency so that the animal loses its ability to live in the wild12
6223251713Double-croppingin agriculture, multiple cropping is the practice of growing two or more crops in the same piece of land during a single growing season. It is a form of polyculture13
6223251714Extensive Subsistence Agriculturerefers to an agricultural technique where a vast expanse of land is cultivated to yield minimal output of crops and animals for the primary consumption of the grower's family. The produce that is grown using this farming method is not sold in the market for monetary value14
6223251715Fallowplowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility as part of a crop rotation or to avoid surplus production15
6223251716Feedlotan area or building where livestock are fed and fattened up16
6223251717GMOis any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques (i.e. genetically engineered organism)17
6223251718Green Revolutionrefers to a set of research, development, and technology transfer initiatives occurring between the 1930s and the late 1960s18
6223251719Horticulturethe art or practice of garden cultivation and management19
6223251720Intensive Subsistence Agriculturea form of subsistence agriculture in which farmers must expend a relatively large amount of effort to produce the maximum possible yield from a parcel of land20
6223251721Intertillagethe clearing of rows in the field through the use of hoes, rakes, & other manual equipment21
6223251722Livestock Ranchingthe raising of domesticated animals for the production of meat and other byproducts such as leather and wool22
6223251723Luxury Cropsnon-subsistence crops such as tea, cacao, coffee, and tobacco23
6223251724Market Gardeninga market garden is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and restaurants24
6223251725Mediterranean Agriculturean agro-ecological strategy, an adjustment to particular climatic conditions in Mediterranean zones: mild, humid winter with no or very little frost, and a warm, dry summer25
6223251726Milksheda region producing milk that may be supplied to the area of demand. It is an area geographically demarcated for the collection of milk or milk products26
6223251727Neolithic Revolutiona fundamental change in the way people lived. The shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements, the establishment of social classes, and the eventual rise of civilizations27
6223251728Pastoral Nomadismpastoral nomads, who depend on domesticated livestock, migrate in an established territory to find pasturage for their animals. Most groups have focal sites that they occupy for considerable periods of the year.28
6223251729Plantationan estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor29
6223251730Ranchinga type of farm and an area of landscape, including various structures, given primarily to the practice of ranching, the practice of raising grazing livestock such as cattle or sheep for meat or wool30
6223251731Ridge-tillingridge-till. The soil is left undisturbed from harvest to planting except for strips up to 1/3 of the row width. Planting is completed on the ridge and usually involves the removal of the top of the ridge. Planting is completed with sweeps, disk openers, coulters, or row cleaners31
6223251732Shifting Cultivationan agricultural system in which plots of land are cultivated temporarily, then abandoned and allowed to revert to their natural vegetation while the cultivator moves on to another plot32
6223251733Slash-and-Burn (swidden)an agricultural technique that involves the cutting and burning of plants in forests or woodlands to create fields. It is subsistence agriculture that typically uses little technology. It is typically key in shifting cultivation agriculture, and in transhumance livestock herding33
6223251734Subsidya benefit given by the government to groups or individuals usually in the form of a cash payment or tax reduction. The subsidy is usually given to remove some type of burden and is often considered to be in the interest of the public34
6223251735Subsistence Agricultureis self-sufficiency farming in which the farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families. The output is mostly for local requirements with little or no surplus for trade35
6223251736Survey Patternsmetes and bounds survey patterns. physical features of the local geography, along with directions and distances, to define the boundaries of a particular piece of land. Township-and-Range. Survey's used west of Ohio. Sustainable Yield36
6223251737Sustainablein simplest terms, sustainable agriculture is the production of food, fiber, or other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare37
6223251738Thomas MalthusThe Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus FRS was an English cleric and scholar, influential in the fields of political economy and demography38
6223251739Transhumancethe action or practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle, typically to lowlands in winter and highlands in summer39
6223251740Truck Farma farm where people grow vegetables that will be sold in the markets40
6223251741Vertical Integrationthe combination in one company of two or more stages of production normally operated by separate companies41
6223251742Von Thünen's Modelearly in the 19th century Johann Heinrich von Thünen (1783-1850) developed a model of land use that showed how market processes could determine how land in different locations would be used. Von Thünen was a skilled farmer who was knowledgeable in economics42

Ap Flashcards

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5142704188lesiontissue destruction. Naturally or experimentally caused destruction of brain tissue0
5142725073Computed tomography scana series of x-ray photographs taken from different angles and combined by computer into a composite representation of a size of the brains structure.1
5142748903postritron emission tomographya visual display of brain activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task2
5142783924magnetic resonance imaginga technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer generated images of soft tissue. Mel scans show brain anatomy3
5142834486electroencephalograman amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity sweeping across the brains surface these waves are measured by electrodes placed on the scalp4
5142892740functional MRItechnique for revealing blood flow and, therefore, brain activity by company successive MRI scans shows brain function as well as structure.5
5142955011brainstemthe oldest part and central core of the brain. Responsible for automatic survival functions6
5142960353medullathe base of the brainstem, controls heartbeat and breathing7
5142964852thalamusbrains sensory control center, on top of brainstem directs messages to sensory receiving areas in the cortex nd transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla8
5142976457cerebellumrear of brainstem, functions include sensory input, coordinating movement output balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory9
5142998774limbic systemlocated below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives10
5143011948amygdalaneural clusters (bean sized) I limbic system; also linked to emotion11
5143026157hypothalamusa neural structure lying below the thalamus, it directs several maintenance activities (eating, drinking, body temperature) Helps govern the endure system via the pituitary gland, and Is linked to emotion and reward12
5143062162cerebral cortexthe body's ultimate control and information, the processing center13
5143069314glial cells (glia)cells the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they may also play a role in learning and thinking14
5143080867parietal lobesportion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head, includes areas that receive information from the visual fields15
5143087255frontal lobesin brain, lies behind the forehead, involved in speaking and muscle and movements and in making plans and judgements16
5143097476occipital lobesportion of the cerebral cortex lying at the back of the head, includes areas that receive into from the visual fields17
5143115647temporal lobesroughly above ears includes the auditory areas, each receiving information primarily from the opposite ear18
5143129131motor cortexan area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements19
5143135180somatosensory cortexarea at the front of the parietal lobes that registers and processes body touch and movement sensations20
5143143577association areasinvolved in higher mental functions such as learning, remembering, thinking, and speaking21
5143152185plasticitythe brains ability to chance, especially during childhood, by reorganizing after damage or by building new pathways based on experience22
5143170779behavior geneticsstudy of relative power and limits of genetic and environmental influences23
5143177043environmentevery external influence from prenatal nutrition to the people and things around us24

AP Government Midterm Review Flashcards

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9433804162John Locke1632-1704. English philosopher whose Treatises of Government espousing natural rights, consent of the governed, and social compacts greatly influenced the Founding Fathers0
9433804163Social ContractA voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.1
9433804164Natural Rights... Inalienable rights that government can't take away - main reason for D.O.I Life, Liberty, and Property (Pursuit of Happiness)2
9433804165Consent of the governedthe idea that government derives its authority by the sanction of the people3
9433804166Direct democracyA form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives4
9433804167Representative democracy (democratic republic)A system of government in which citizens elect representatives, or leaders, to make decisions about the laws for all the people. America's system of government.5
9433804168Articles of Confederation1st Constitution of the U.S. 1781-1788 (weaknesses -no executive, no judicial, no power to tax, no power to regulate trade). Essentially no national unity/weak central government - power was too fragmented.6
9433804169Shay's RebellionA Series of attacks on courthouses by a small band of farmers led by Revolutionary War captain Daniel Shays to block foreclosure proceedings. Led to the Constitutional convention7
9433804170Elite/Class TheoryA theory of government and politics contending that societies are divided along class lines and that an upper-class elite will rule, regardless of the formal niceties of governmental organization.8
9433804171Pluralist theoryA theory of government and politics emphasizing that politics is mainly a competition among groups, each one pressing for its own preferred policies9
9433804172Great Compromise1787; This compromise was between the large and small states of the colonies. The Great Compromise resolved that there would be representation by population in the House of Representatives, and equal representation would exist in the Senate. Each state, regardless of size, would have 2 senators. All tax bills and revenues would originate in the House. This compromise combined the needs of both large and small states and formed a fair and sensible resolution to their problems.10
94338041733/5 Ccompromisesettled debate over how slaves would be counted in regards to representation11
9433804174Confederate systemA system consisting of a league of independent states, each having essentially sovereign powers. The central government created by such a league has only limited powers over the states.12
9433804175Federal system (Federalism)A government that divides the powers of government between the national government and state or provincial governments13
9433804176Unitary systemA government that gives all key powers to the national or central government14
9433804177Gibson V. Ogden (1824)a landmark decision in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the power to regulate interstate commerce was granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution. Defined commerce very broadly, thereby expanding federal power.15
9433804178Marbury V. Madison (1803)Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Supreme Court of the United States held that ONLY the Supreme Court of the United States has the power to declare laws unconstitutional. Established judicial review.16
9433804179McCulloch V. Maryland (1819)In establishing a national bank, Congress was legally exercising its enumerated powers not sepcifically mentioned in the Constitution. Established Implied Powers under the "Necessary and Proper" or "Elastic" Clause. Also reiterated the idea of national supremacy found in the Supremacy Clause (federal power/authority was supreme to/above the states' authority).17
9433804180Supremacy ClauseArticle VI of the Constitution, which makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limits. Verified by McCullough V. Maryland (1819)18
9433804181Grants in Aidmoney given by the national government to the states19
9433804182Categorical GrantsFederal grants that can be used only for specific purposes or "categories," of state and local spending. They come with strings attached, such as nondiscrimination provisions. Gives federal government more power. Compare to block grants.20
9433804183Block GrantsFederal grants given more or less automatically to states or communities to support broad programs in areas such as community development and social services. Give states more authority and power/discretion in how to spend grant money.21
9433804184Federalist # 10Madison's warning on factions. Solution = larger republic to keep factions/majority from voting away the rights of the minority.22
9433804185Constitutional Amendment processProposal either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by two-thirds of the State legislatures.23
9433804186Cooperative Federalism (Marble Cake)State and federal government work together to improve the lives of citizens (since New Deal)24
9433804187Fiscal Federalism 1937-presentA form of federalism in which the federal government pressures the states to change their policies by using regulations, mandates, and conditions (often involving threats to withdraw federal funding).25
9433804188Dual Federalism (Layer Cake) 1789-1937A system of government in which both the states and the national government remain supreme within their own spheres, each responsible for some policies.26
9433804189Unfunded Mandateactions imposed by the federal or state government on lower levels of government which are not accompanied by the money needed to fund the action required.27
9433804190Checks and BalancesA system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power28
9433804192Implied PowersPowers inferred from the enumerated powers that allow Congress to carry out its functions. Justified via Necessary and Proper/Elastic clause. Eg. Military draft, interstate highways, etc.29
9433804193Reserved PowersPowers not specifically granted to the federal government or denied to the states belong to the states and the people - Authority for these is found mainly in the 10th Amendment30
9433804194Enumerated PowersPowers specifically given to the federal government by the US Constitution, for example, the authority to print money, declare War or regulate commerce31
9433804195Prohibited Powersthe powers that are denied to the federal government, the state government, or both; also called restricted powers32
9433804196New Federalism (Devolution)A policy in 1969, that turned over powers and responsibilities of some U.S. federal programs to state and local governments and reduced the role of national government in domestic affairs (states are closer to the people and problems)33
9433804197Concurrent PowersPowers held jointly by the national and state governments.34
9433804198New Jersey PlanA constitutional proposal that would have given each state one vote in a new congress35
9433804199Virginia Plan"Large state" proposal for the new constitution, calling for proportional representation in both houses of a bicameral Congress. The plan favored larger states and thus prompted smaller states to come back with their own plan for apportioning representation.36
9433804200FederalistsFavored ratification of the constitution (Madison)37
9433804201Anti-FederalistsAnti-Federalists rose up as the opponents of the Constitution during the period of ratification. They opposed the Constitution's powerful centralized government, arguing that the Constitution gave too much political, economic, and military control. They instead advocated a decentralized governmental structure that granted most power to the states38
9433804202Amending the ConstitutionNeeds approval of two-thirds of Congress and three-fourths of the states39
9433804203Political SocializationComplex process by which people get their sense of political identity, beliefs, and values. Four sources: Family and community, Events, Group Identity, Politicians and other actors40
9433804204SampleA relatively small proportion of people who are chosen in a survey so as to be representative of the whole population41
9433804205Populationthe group of people a researcher wants to study such as Americans, Students, Senior citizens42
9433804206Sampling errorA calculation that describes what percentage of the people surveyed may not accurately represent the population being studied. Increasing the number of respondents lowers the sampling error.43
9433804207Ideological polarizationThe effect on public opinion when many citizens move away from moderate positions and toward either end of the political spectrum, identifying themselves as either liberals or conservatives.44
9433804208Mass mediaForms of communication designed to reach large numbers of people.45
9433804209Federal Communications CommissionA government agency created in 1934 to regulate American radio stations, and later expanded to regulate television, wireless communications technologies, and other broadcast media.46
9433804212Party as an organizationthe formal structure and leadership of a political party; including election committees; local, state, and national executives; and paid professional staff - National Committee is the main org.47
9433804213Party in governmentElected officials who call themselves members of the party.48
9433804214Party in electorateOrdinary citizens who identify with the party. The people who elect the party into office. The citizens support the party's basic ideology and policy principles.49
9433804215Party EraA period in which the names of the major political parties, their supporters, and the issues dividing them remain relatively stable.50
9433804216RealignmentA change in the size or composition of the party coalitions or in the nature of the issues that divide the parties. Realignments typically occur within an election cycle or two, but they can also occur gradually over the course of a decade or longer.51
9433804217National CommitteeAn American political party's principal organization, comprised of party representatives from each state.52
9433804218Political action committee (PAC)A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations. Gives directly to candidates, but must follow FEC limits (whereas SuperPACs can spend unlimitedly, but it must be independent of the candidate).53
9433804219Primary electionA ballot vote in which citizens select a party's nominee for the general election.54
9433804220CaucusA meeting of local party members to choose a parties nominee for the general election55
9433804221Closed primaryA primary election in which a voter is allowed to obtain only a ballot of the party in which they are registered.56
9433804223Open primaryA primary election in which voters may choose in which party to vote as they enter the polling place.57
9433804224Plurality votingA voting system in which the candidate who receives the most votes within a geographic area wins the election, regardless of whether that candidates wins a majority (more than half) of the votes.58
9433804225Majority votingA voting system in which a candidate must win more than 50 percent of votes in order to win the election. If no candidate wins enough votes to take office, a runoff election is held between the top two vote-getters.59
9433804226Electoral CollegeA group selected by the states to elect the president and the vice-president, in which each state's number of electors is equal to the number of its senators and representatives in Congress. Candidates usually want to focus on populous swing states to win the 270 votes needed to become president.60
9433804227Coattailsthe idea that a weaker or less-known candidates to profit in an election by the presence on the ticket of a more popular candidate61
9433804228Realigning electionShowing a lasting shift in fundamental party loyalities among a large portion of voters62
9433804229Split-ticket (ticket-splitting)Voting for candidates of different parties for various offices in the same election63
9433804230Bicameralisma two-house legislature64

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