Classroom Expectations
What is the number one rule in Ms. Abbey's class?
Be Kind!
What do most people think economics is about?
Money and Finances
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
This branch of the government makes laws.
Legislative
What is Ms. Abbey's last name?
Seidel
New this Trimester: How should the desks be when students leave the classroom?
Put back in the same rows!
______________ is when the same amount of money can buy less stuff.
Inflation
When part of the first amendment protects a person's ability to say what they want?
Freedom of Speech
The president is the head of this branch.
Executive
How many siblings does Ms. Abbey have?
4
What sign does Ms. Abbey hold up when she needs your attention?
Peace sign! ✌🏻
This is what you have to pay to help things like schools, roads, and buses work.
The 1st amendment guarantees 5 freedoms. Name 3!
Freedom of:
- Speech
- Press
- Assembly
- Petition
- Religion
The Supreme Court is one of the most important parts of this branch.
Judicial
Ms. Abbey has been to 5 continents. Name 3 of them!
North America
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
What are 3 things you should bring to class everyday?
1. Pen or Pencil
2. Paper or Notebook
3. Chromebook
Why do people need to understand how the economy works?
~Answers will vary~
The 4th amendment protects people from illegal search and seizure. This means police need a ____________ to investigate a property.
Search warrant
How many United States senators are there?
100 (2 per state)
Ms. Abbey can speak 3 languages. What are they?
English
Spanish
Portuguese
What is 1 thing you can do to be successful in this class?
- Turn in all assignments!
- Pay attention in class!
- Participate!
- Ask for help!
Which economic system does the United States use?
A. Socialism
B. Capitalism
C. Mixed
Mixed -- we have characteristics of both!
Cruel OR Unusual
House of Representatives
What is Ms. Abbey's zodiac sign?
Pisces 🐟