What document was written in 1787 and explains how the U.S. government works?
The Constitution
What right and responsibility do citizens gain when they turn 18?
The right to vote
What is the name for the economic system where people can freely buy and sell goods?
A free market economy (or free enterprise)
What do companies use to convince people to buy their products?
Advertisements (ads)
What holiday in December celebrates many traditions and is known for lights and giving?
Christmas
What part of the Constitution lists citizens’ rights and freedoms?
The Bill Of Rights
What do we call it when more than half of voters agree on a decision?
Majority rule
What are the three types of resources businesses need to produce goods?
Natural, capital, and human resources
What do some ads make people want?
Things they don’t need
What holiday honors people who have served in the military?
Veterans Day
What famous words begin the Constitution?
"We the People"
What civic duty requires citizens to help decide guilt or innocence in court?
Jury duty
What do we call the money left after a business pays all its expenses?
Profit
What is one way ads try to increase demand for a product?
By making it seem exciting or important
What holiday do people celebrate with turkey, thankfulness, and family?
Thanksgiving
What does the Constitution say the government must protect for the people?
Rights and freedoms
What type of tax helps pay for government services like roads and disaster relief?
Income tax
What government agency was created after the Cuyahoga River caught fire?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What happens to prices when there is a strong supply and weak demand?
Prices go down
Which holiday celebrates the arrival of the New Year?
New Years Day
What freedom allows people to speak or write publicly, even if they disagree with the government?
Freedom of speech
What are citizens expected to do to support the government in return for services?
Pay taxes
What two forces help determine the price of goods in a free market?
Supply and demand
What do businesses try to keep low in order to make more profit?
Costs (or expenses)
Which holiday is celebrated on October 31st with costumes and trick-or-treating?
Halloween