United States
The United States is made up of many different ________________. There are a total of _______.
states; 50
What cultural things can you share in a community?
music, food, language
What is an economy?
Bonus 100 points if you can tell me what a market is.
All the businesses in a place.
Any place where buyers and sellers come together to trade
Where does most of the money come from to pay for public services?
taxes
What is a republic?
the people choose leaders to make decisions in the country
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
freedom
Cesar Chavez made a difference by ______________________________________. Extra 100 points if you can name the woman who also helped.
helping farmworkers in the United States.
Dolores Huerta
Name an example of someone who is earning money by providing a service.
answers vary. teacher discretion
Public transportation between cities and suburbs includes ________________.
trains and buses
Why do people have peaceful demonstrations?
to let other people know about a problem
What is the climate like in Roseburg, Oregon?
cool and rainy
Who formed a group to help make sure people with disabilities were treated fairly?
Judy Heumann
Why do countries trade with each other?
to get the things they need and want
What is the most important job of the local government?
to make laws
What is one main cause of air pollution and how can we help?
cars and we can ride a bike or carpool
Name the three ways that someone can become a U.S. citizen.
be born in the U.S. or have parents who are citizens or take the citizenship test
Name all five categories that make up cultures.
food, language, holidays, traditions, art/music
You are selling lemonade. The amount of apples you have is called the ___________.
supply
What are the three branches of the United States government?
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
supreme court, congress, president
How can we protect wildlife habitats?
keep places clean and make more preserves
What must an immigrant have before coming to the United States?
permission to stay
What is a boycott?
when people stop buying what the farms sell
when people go against something to make a change
What are two benefits to saving money?
the ability to buy something in the future
investing in a bank or getting interest
What is one main difference between the tribal government and the federal government?
They can make their own laws and have their own constitution.
What are the three R's?
reduce, reuse, recycle