Exchange
What type of currency is used in the United States?
Dollars and cents, USD
Name 2 Presidents of the United States
Joe Biden, Donal Trump, Barack Obama Etc.
Freedom of Speech means you have the right to:
Share your thoughts and ideas freely
Name a Public Good or Service that responds to Emergencies
Police, Firefighters, Ambulance
What is one reason you might SAVE your money?
What is one challenge witch bartering?
Person might not want or have the thing you want to trade.
This Branch of Government has the President and the Vice President
Executive
Freedom of Assembly means you have the right to:
Name a public good or service that you use often.
SCHOOL!
What is it called when you send your money to the government?
Paying your Taxes
What is the difference between bartering and using currency?
Bartering is trading items. Using currency is paying for the item.
This Branch of Government has the Supreme Court Justices (Judges) They get to decide if Laws are fair or unfair.
The Judicial Branch
Freedom of Religion means you have the right to:
What pays for our public goods and serivces?
Taxes, People living in the country, the government
What are the 3 ways responsible citizens use their money? (Hint: They all start with S)
Save, Spend, Send to the Government
Name 2 types of currency other than dollars?
Euro, Pound, Yen, Franc, Peso
This Branch of Government is split into to parts, The House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Legislative Branch
Freedom to Petition the Government means you have the right to:
Tell the government if you disagree with a decision they've made. You can tell them by writing a letter, getting people to sign a petition, or talk to government leaders.
What is the difference between a public and private goods and services?
Public- Paid for by taxes
Private- Paid for by the customer
Name 4 places your taxes might go after paying them to the government
Police, Ambulance, Firefighters, Libraries, Schools, Sidewalks, Playgrounds, Beach parks, etc.
What are 3 qualities an item must have to be used as currency?
Identical, Durable, Portable, Divisible, Long Term Value
What Document from our timeline created the 3 Branches of Government?
Constitution
What Document from our timeline gave us our rights and freedoms?
The Bill of Rights
What are 2 reasons the government thinks it's important to pay for public goods and services?