Government/Civics
Which person is an example of someone who helps a community?
A. Firefighter
B. Twitch Streamer
C. Cartoon Character
D. Fictional Superhero
A. Firefighter
What tool can you use to help you find places on Earth?
A map
1. You have $5 and want to buy a toy that costs $8. What is the best choice?
Save your money until you have enough.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What state is Ms. Collins from?
Hawaii
What is one responsibility people have in a community?
A. Taking things that belong to others
B. Making every decision for everyone
C. Ignoring problems in the community
D. Following rules and laws
D. Following rules and laws
A map has a symbol that looks like a star next to a city. What might the star represent?
The capital city
What does it mean when we say a resource is “scarce”?
There is a limited amount available.
When was the Declaration of Independence signed (you do NOT need to know the year to get the correct answer)?
July 4, 1776
Which school did Ms. Collins first teach at?
Adams Elementary
Which group is an example of a local government?
A. City council
B. National sports team
C. A school principal
D. Family
A. City Council
Which part of a map helps you understand what the symbols and colors on the map mean?
The map key
A person who buys a product is called a __________.
Consumer.
How many stripes are on the US Flag?
How many years has Ms. Collins been teaching at Galileo Middle School?
Two (2) years
How many branches of government does the USA have?
Three (3)
What is the name of the mountain range located right here in Colorado Springs?
You have enough money to buy either a new video game OR a new pair of shoes. You choose to buy the video game. What is the opportunity cost?
The shoes you didn't buy.
Colorado became a state in 1876. Why is Colorado sometimes called the “Centennial State”?
What are the names of Ms. Collins's two cats?
Loki and Caesar
Which document announced that the American colonies were declaring independence from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Why were natural resources important to the development of the Thirteen Colonies?
Resources helped determine what people could produce and trade.
Why was trade important to the development of the American colonies?
Trade allowed people to exchange goods and resources.
Which event happened first?
A. American Revolution
B. Declaration of Independence
C. European exploration of North America
D. Founding of the United States government
C. European exploration of North America
What class did Ms. Collins teach last year (hint: it was NOT social studies)?
AVID