Government (Civics
What is the name of the document that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the United States?
The Constitution
What term describes the struggle among producers for the money of consumers?
Competition
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What is the largest religion in the world by number of adherents
Christianity
Which form of government is ruled by a small group of elite people
Oligarchy
In a command economy, who makes the decisions about what goods are produced?
The Government
The attack on what U.S. naval base brought the United States into World War II?
Pearl Harbor
Which, if any, is considered the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Japan
What is the term for a government where power is shared between a central authority and constituent political units (like states)?
Federalism
If you spend $10 on a movie ticket instead of buying lunch, what is the $10 lunch called in economic terms?
Opportunity Cost
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
The "Renaissance" period is often associated with a "rebirth" of interest in which ancient civilizations?
Greece and Rome
Which landmark 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What is it called when the government sets a maximum price that can be charged for a good?
Price Ceiling
Which ancient civilization is known for building the Great Wall?
China
What is the term for the process by which cultural traits spread from one society to another?
Cultural Diffusion
What are the three branches of the US federal government
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What concept explains that as production of a good increases, the cost of producing each additional unit decreases
Economies of Scale
Who was the last Tsar of Russia, removed from power in 1917
Nicholas II
in which country did the tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) originate?
Mexico