Economic Choices
The economy is all about ______.
Money
What are equal rights?
All people, age, race, background have the same freedoms and rights
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What is a realistic thing you should save your money on?
Based on white board answers.
What does it mean to have a choice?
To be able to decide between things
Where does the president live, and who can live with the president there?
The White House, his family and pets
Why can saving money be difficult?
Because things always come up, bills need to be paid, might have to go to the hospital.
What man fought for equal rights for Black Americans in the 60s?
Martin Luther King Jr
4 or 8 years, terms
What is the difference between saving and spending?
To save your money means to keep it for a later date and let it accumulate so you can use it later. Spend money means to give money away or use it to buy things.
Who was Abigail Adams and what did she fight for?
A First Lady who fought for women having the same education as men and abolishing slavery.
What is the title of the presidents wife?
The First Lady
What is a budget?
A way to keep track of how much money we can spend.
Give an example of a community
Based on white board answers
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial