Social
Which hemisphere of the United States is based on its location relative to the equator?
the Northern Hemisphere
What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize to many immigrants?
Freedom and hope
Why do governments collect taxes?
to provide government services
What does the word treaties mean?
agreements made with other countries
Most Chinese immigrants settled in ____________, _____________.
San Francisco, California
When immigrating, where did people have to go first when they arrived to the United States?
Ellis Island
In which 50-year period did more than 50% of the population begin to live in urban areas?
1900-1950
What is one main challenge immigrants might face in a new country, according to our text?
Learning a new language
Why are minerals and fuels nonrenewable resources?
They cannot be replaced.
When referring to the economy, what is supply?
The amount of product or service available
What is an example of a checks and balance?
The President can Veto a bill passed by Congress, and Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote.
Which of the following is NOT an example of why someone would immigrate?
- to find a better job
- to go on a short vacation
- to escape war
- to escape persecution
- to go on a short vacation
What landform covers most of the Pacific Coast of the United States?
Mountains
Many immigrants left Ireland because of the potato _______________.
famine
What is the main way in which people in a democracy use their power to govern themselves?
by voting in elections
What are the 3 parts to the Constitution?
preamble, articles, and amendments
What does the word precipitation mean?
water that falls to Earth as rain, sleet, or snow
Many Swedish immigrants settled in Minnesota because _______________.
it reminded them of home.
Which of the following is NOT a level of government?
- Local
- State
- Continent
- Federal
- Continent
When referring to the economy, what is demand?
The amount of product or service people want
When finding a city on a map grid, you need to look at the lines of ______________ and _______________.
latitude and longitude
What is the purpose of the government?
to make laws that keeps its citizens safe, healthy, and organized
What are the branches of the United States federal government?
legislative, judicial, and executive
Which of the following is an example of a Government Service?
- The pizza man delivering your pizza
- The government building and fixing roads
- A movie theater showing a newly released movie
- A toy store selling the newest video game
- The government building and fixing roads
Which of the following was NOT one of the countries included in your immigration lap book?
- Italy
- Madagascar
- Sweden
- Russia
- Madagascar