Government
How does a bill become a law in the United States?
Proposed, voted, signed.
What were the causes and effects of the fall of the Roman Empire?
Invasion, economic collapse.
What were the main causes and outcomes of the American Revolutionary War?
Taxation, independence, Treaty of Paris.
What are the main functions of the Federal Reserve?
Regulate banks, control inflation.
How do social norms shape behavior in a society?
Guides, expectations, conformity.
What are the key differences between the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives?
Representation, terms, powers.
How did the Silk Road facilitate cultural exchange?
Trade, ideas, technology spread.
How did the Great Depression affect American society and the economy?
Unemployment, poverty, New Deal.
How does inflation impact consumer purchasing power?
Prices rise, less buying power.
What role does family play in the socialization of individuals?
Values, behavior, early influence.
What is the process of amending the U.S. Constitution?
Proposal, ratification by states.
What was the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas and Europe?
New crops, diseases, cultures.
What was the purpose and impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Free slaves, weaken Confederacy
What is the difference between a trade deficit and a trade surplus?
More imports or exports.
How does social media influence modern communication and relationships?
Connection, influence, information.
How does the Electoral College work, and why was it established?
State votes, indirect election.
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of World War II?
Harsh terms, German resentment.
How did World War II change America’s role in global affairs?
Superpower, global influence.
Why is supply and demand important in a market economy?
Determines prices, availability.
What are the main causes of social inequality?
Income, education, discrimination.
What is judicial review, and why is it important in the U.S. legal system?
Court checks laws' constitutionality.
What were the major achievements of the ancient Egyptian civilization?
Pyramids, writing, medicine.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Ended segregation in schools.
How do fiscal policies and monetary policies differ?
Government spending vs. money supply.
How do different cultures around the world view marriage and family?
Varying customs, values.