U.S. Government
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What war ended slavery?
The Civil War.
What geographic features often influence where cities develop?
Rivers, coastlines and flat plains - due to transportation, trade and agriculture.
If a line graph shows that prices of basic goods have steadily increased over the past 5 years, what economic condition does this suggest?
Inflation - a general rise in prices over time.
Give an example of "goods" and "services".
Goods: physical items (food, clothing, etc.)
Services: actions or activities done for others (teaching, plumbing, etc.)
Who has the power to veto a bill?
The President.
What movement fought for African-American civil rights in the 1950s-60s?
The Civil Rights Movement.
If a map shows population density, what does a darker color usually represent?
A higher concentration of people in that area.
If a line graph shows interest rates decreasing over time, what might this encourage consumers to do?
Borrow more money - lower interest rates make loans more affordable.
Explain "supply" and explain "demand".
Supply: the amount of a product available
Demand: how much people want a product
To make laws.
What is the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To free slaves in Confederate states.
A climate map shows most of the Southwest U.S. in orange. What might this color represent?
A hot and dry climate, such as a desert or arid conditions.
A bar graph shows that unemployment rose sharply in one year and gradually declined. What might this suggest about the economy during that time?
There may have been a recession followed by a recovery.
Explain the difference between "scarcity" and "shortage".
Scarcity: a permanent condition where resources are limited.
Shortage: a temporary situation where demand exceeds supply.
What document outlines the structure of the U.S. government?
The Constitution.
What is the term for the idea that the government gets its power from the people?
Popular sovereignty.
This is the principle of a government created and sustained by the consent of its people.
Democracy is a form of government.
Democracy is the system, but popular sovereignty is the principle that explains where the power comes from.
A graph shows a steady increase in urban population over 50 years. What might this suggest about rural areas?
Rural populations may be declining or growing more slowly due to urban migration.
What is the term (word) for a situation where there are limited resources but unlimited wants?
Scarcity.
Explain the difference between an "amendment" and a "law".
Amendment: a change or addition to the Constitution.
Law: a rule passed by a legislative body.
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances.
Explain the difference between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.
Revolutionary War: Colonies fought for independence from Britain.
Civil War: conflict between Northern and Southern states over slavery and states' rights.
Why is the location of the Great Lakes important to U.S. trade?
They connect to major rivers and ports, allowing for shipping and transportation.
What do we call a market structure where a single company controls the entire supply of a product or service?
A monopoly.
Explain the difference between latitude and longitude.
Longitude: vertical lines (e.g. Prime Meridian) l