government
what is the definition of democracy?
government run by the people. each citizen has a say (also known as a vote) in how the government is run
What are three types of economics systems?
1) command
2) market
3) mixed
What are the two most popular political parties?
The Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
Which city is famous for canals?
Venice, Italy
who was the first president of the united states?
George Washington
What is the Constitution of the United States?
It is a supreme law of the United States of America. The constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government.
How does demand for a consumer good impact price?
as the demand for a consumer good increases, the prices increases, as the demand for a consumer good decreases, the price decreases.
What are two ways to participate in democracy?
1) voting in an election
2) contacting our elected officials
Where is the Eiffel tower located?
Which president was given a nickname for honesty?
What is the state flower of Pennsylvania?
The state flower is the mountain-laurel
what are the four types of competition?
1) perfect competition
2) monopolistic competition
3) oligopoly
4) monopoly
what are examples of citizen participation?
1) voting
2) volunteering
3) participating in group activities
Which sea is the largest in the world?
The Caspian Sea
True or False: George Washington was the first president to live in the white house?
What is the state bird of Delaware?
The state bird of Delaware is the Delaware Blue Hen.
What are examples of wants vs needs?
wants include: pool, video game system, computer, tv, designer clothes
Needs include: house, clothing, food, shelter, medicine, education
what are the four main types of political systems?
1) democracies
2) monarchies
3) authoritarian
4) totalitarian regimes
What is the largest continent in the world?
Asia
What do the colors of the american flag mean?
Red: Hardiness and valor
White- purity and innocence
Blue- vigilance, perseverance, and justice