Countries trade with each other to get things that they want or need.
100
List 3 symbols of the United States.
The American Eagle, The Liberty Bell and the American Flag.
100
How many states make up the United States of America?
50 states
100
How did people buy things before money was invented?
People swapped and bartered items.
200
List 3 things that communities share.
Food, music, toys.
200
What are goods and services? List two of each.
Goods:food, electronics, furniture, books.
Services: Barber, nail technician, contractor, doctor, librarian, etc.
200
What branch of our government carries out the laws and who is the head of this branch?
The Executive branch and our president.
200
This city is the capital of our state.
What is Tallahassee?
200
What did the Native Americans use for money?
They used shells or wampum.
300
Why is riding the public bus better for our environment that driving a car?
A bus carries many people. This means that less people will drive individual cars and there will be less pollution.
300
If you work at a nail salon and you paint someones nails, are you selling a good or service?
You are selling a service.
300
What branch of our government makes our nation's laws?
The legislative branch.
300
Which continent does the United States belong to?
North America
300
Who invented coins?
Coins were invented by the Chinese.
400
Florida is a Spanish word. What does Florida Mean?
Flowers.
400
What is global trade?
Global trade is trade between countries around the world.
400
What branch of our government decides what laws mean and whether they obey the Constitution?
The judicial branch.
400
What body of water is located West of Florida?
The Gulf of Mexico
400
What are the four characteristics of money?
Durable, easy to carry, divisible, and widely accepted for goods and services.
500
Why do people have peaceful demonstrations?
To tell people how they feel about a problem in their community.
500
Explain how supply and demand can change prices of goods and services.
If a good is in demand and there is a small supply, people will pay more for the good and prices will go up. If a good is not in demand, you will have too much of a supply and the price will go down.
500
How many branches of the United States government are there and what are they called?
There are 3 branches. Legislative, Judicial and Executive.
500
What are two PHYSICAL features of Florida?
Oceans and palm trees.
500
Where does most of our money come from to pay for services?