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What day did the United Stated declare its independence?
July 4, 1776
What are the 7 continents of the world
The 7 continents of the world are:
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
what is the difference between a want and a need?
A want is something that you could have but its not something essential, a need is something you have to have.
What is an example of being a good citizen?
(There can be many answers) answers can include:
- calling the police when you see a crime
- cleaning up after yourself while eating at a park
-voting in elections
what are the three branches of government?
2) executive
3) judicial
The Wright Brothers
What is the difference between Latitude and Longitude?
Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. It is measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles around the Earth east-west, parallel to the Equator. Longitude is the measurement east or west of the prime meridian. it is measured by imaginary lines that run around the Earth vertically( up and down) and meet at the North and South Poles.
How do supply and demand work?
Supply and Demand are essential to the economy. supply is how much of something you have that's available. Demand is how much of something that people want.
What are the two types of citizenship as stated in the fourteenth Amendment?
Birth and naturalization
True or false: The United Nations set the standard for human rights around the world
True!
Who discovered America in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
What is the name of the longest river in the word?
The Nile River
True or False: Water, minerals, water and land are natural resources?
True! there are an abundance of natural resources all over the world!
True or false? One of the many things you need to do to become a u.s citizen by naturalization is to take and pass a test?
True! A USCIS officer will ask the applicant up to 10 questions of the 100 civics questions. The applicant must answer 6 out of 10 correctly to pass the test.
What is veto?
the present has the right to say no to a law
What is the significance of the date September 11, 2001?
On September 11, 2001, the world trade center in New York City was attacked by terrorists when a plane was hijacked and flew into the building.
These cities are found in which U.S state: Camden, Dover, and Wilmington?
When people buy and sell their goods and products overseas they become apart of what?
A global economy.
What is a green card?
This allows people who are not citizens of the US to live and work permanently in the US.
What is the bill of rights?
The bill of rights states the first 10 amendments to the constitution.
True or False: In the war of 1822, The White House was burned down.
False!
The White House was burned down during the war of 1812 by invading troops.
Mexico and Canada
what are the four main functions of the federal reserve?
1)It manages inflation
2) supervises the banking system
3)maintains the stability of the financial system
4)provides banking services
Which U.S President has controversial views on immigration?
The 45th president of the United States Donald J. Trump
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson!