Social Studies 1
A “half sphere”, used to refer to one-half of the globe when divided into North and South or East and West
Hemisphere
The division of power among the branches of government
Separation of Powers
The set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
Culture
The act of running a business and taking on the risks of that business
Entrepreneurship
System in which each branch of government limits the power of another branch
Checks and balances
A period of slow economic growth or decline
Recession
Money and goods used to help people make or do things
Capital
The movement of people from one place to settle in another place
Migration
Money and goods used to help people make or do things
Capital
The movement of people from one place to settle in another place
Migration
A period of slow economic growth or decline
Recession
System in which each branch of government limits the power of another branch
Checks and balances
The set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
Culture
The act of running a business and taking on the risks of that business
Entrepreneurship
A “half sphere”, used to refer to one-half of the globe when divided into North and South or East and West
Hemisphere:
The division of power among the branches of government
Separation of Powers
Why do citizens have duties and responsibilities as well as rights?
Citizens have duties and responsibilities to ensure that rights are respected, that the voice of the people is heard in government, and that communities can be protected and strengthened.
How do latitude and longitude help identify your exact location on Earth?
A person must know where latitude and longitude intersect to know an absolute location on Earth’s surface.
What type of map would be best when finding borders between countries? Why?
A political map because it displays country borders
How does demand relate to buyers of a good?
Demand is the amount of a good that consumers want to buy. When demand is high, prices are usually high. When demand is low, prices are generally low.