Environment
Give three examples of fossil fuels.
coal
gas
oil
Explain genetic engineering.
DNA sequence of genes is altered by technological means
Explain the term "to outsource"
a company hires another company to provide services to reduce costs and increase efficiency
Give the date of the Declaration of Independence.
4th July 1776
the legislative in the US
Congress with Senate and House of Representatives
Name four alternative ways to produce energy.
solar
water
wind
geothermal
Explain gene pharming.
produce genetically modified animals with medical value
Give two examples of globalization.
- production in third-world countries
- cultural trends (TikTok, YouTube, food)
Explain "Manifest Destiny".
God given right and duty to explore and settle land
Functions and duties of the President
Head of State
Head of Government
Commander-in-ChiefGive four ideas of private environment-friendly behaviour.
save water, energy, ...
use public transport or bike
separate household waste
avoid packaging, use biodegradable products
Give two advantages and two disadvantages of genetically modified food.
+ resistance to diseases, droughts, insects
+ longer shelf life, better taste, fresher look
- allergies, side effects
- contamination of other plants, environmental damage
Give a definition of "Globalization"
growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures and population through: * cross-border trade in goods and services *technology *flows of investment, people and information
Explain the philosophy of the "American Dream".
- opportunity
- freedom
- equality
Why are there elections all two years?
complete House of Representatives and 1/3 of Senate are elected
Give four ideas of political measures to slow down climate change.
stricter laws to reduce toxic chemicals
subsidize alternative energies, public transport
international co-operation
initiate or support development of new technologies
Give two advantages and disadvantages of transhumanism.
+ replacement of damaged parts of body
+ physical and cognitive enhancement
- immoral, ethical concerns
- unknown side effects
Give two advantages and disadvantages of consumer boycott.
+ draw attention to issues, lead to improvements in wages or working conditions
- can cause job losses / affect families, make goods more expensive, may slow down a state's democratic and economic development
Give 5 reasons for the westward movement in the 19th century.
adventure, gold rush, hope to get land for farming, need for land to settle (immigration), new inventions making it easier to travel, to offer services for boomtowns, jobs (cowboys, railroad workers)
Explain how a president is elected.
Primaries and Caucuses in spring -> National Conventions in summer (candidates) -> election campaigns -> Election day: Electoral College, Winner-takes-it-all -> Electors elect president in December -> Inauguration on 20th January
Explain the greenhouse effect.
Carbon dioxide and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation from the earth's surface.
So the heat can't escape into space and is trapped, the planet gets hotter.
Explain the term 'designer baby' and give two pros and cons.
designer baby:created from an embryo selected by PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) or genetically modified (CRISPR)
+ prevent genetic diseases or disorders, produce tissue to heal others (savior siblings), increase life span- ethical concerns (purpose of life), accidents, creation of classes, similarity, danger of doing it for appearance concerns
Give at least five branches involved in the price-makeup of a 100 $ sports shoe ( = where does the money go?)
production costs material and machinery (sweatshops), taxes (state), advertising businesses, retailers (rent for shops), brands (designers), labour costs workers (factories and retailers)
Explain the radical elements in the Declaration of Independence.
governments have to act in the interest of the people
people's right to alter or change their governments if those have become destructive in some way
Explain the system of Checks and Balances.
President: can veto laws, appoints judges
Congress: can impeach president, overrun veto with 2/3 majority, approve nominated judges
Supreme Court: check if laws and presidential actions are constitutional