Map Skills 1
Imaginary lines that measure north and south of the Equator.
Latitude
This provides powers so one branch of the government does not become too powerful
Checks and balances
What is the difference between an import and export?
Import you bring things into a county
Export you ship things out of a country
The way of showing a round globe on a flat map
Projection
What does it mean to be a global citizen?
To think about world issues and problems
This tells you what the symbols on a map represent
Map Key or Legend
Type of government that is split between a central national government and state governments
Federal System
This is what you give up when you choose to purchase or manufacture an item.
Opportunity Cost
A lack of something
scarcity
What is the point on a supply and demand curve where they meet?
Equilibrium or price point
This tells directions on a map
Compass Rose
Where did many of our ideas for the Constitution come from?
Greece and Rome
Name the 4 kinds of economic systems
Traditional
Command
Market
Mixed
An increase in the price of goods
Inflation
Name three things we study when looking at culture
Language, religion, customs, beliefs, arts, dress, food
Imaginary lines that measure east and west of the Prime Merdian.
Longitude
These are the three branches of the US government.
Legislative, executive and judicial
These two things determine the price of an item
Supply and Demand
Half of the Earth
Hemisphere
The act of running or owning a business
Entrepreneurship
This shows how far the distance on the map is in real life
Scale bar
This is the role of each branch of the US government
Legislative- makes the laws
Executive- enforces the laws
Judicial- interprets the laws
Why are people against global free trade?
Many people believe that it could hurt a counties economy by buying cheaper goods from other countries.
A division of powers between national and state governments
Separation of powers
Give 4 examples of duties and responsibilities of a US citizen.
Pay taxes, defend the constitution if called upon, vote, follow the laws, serve on a jury,