Government Vocabulary
An important belief
Ideal
Something owned by individuals or a group.
Private Property
What is the motto on the Great Seal?
E Pluribus Unum
What form of government does the United States have?
Republic
What is a system for producing and distributing goods and services?
Economy
The way of life of a group of people.
Culture
A system for people to start their own business and own private property.
Free Enterprise
What does E Pluribus Unum refer to?
People came from all over the world to form one country.
What is a democracy
People make decisions about laws and run the government.
The money a business has left over after expenses.
Profit
Counting the population of a country. It happens every 10 years.
Census
A person or group that buys or uses goods and services.
Consumer
Name one of the basic ideals that Americans believe in.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom to live and work where you choose
Why is the Pledge of Allegiance important?
A. It shows our varied population.
B. It teaches us to memorize sayings.
C. Every country should have one.
D. It tells the basic ideals Americans share.
D. It tells the basic ideals Americans share.
The amount of a good that is available and the amount that people are willing to buy.
Supply and Demand
A member of a country.
Citizen
A good that one country buys from another country.
Import
Name 2 Rights of a US Citizen
Right to vote
Freedom of Speech
Etc.
Which words are quotes intended to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens?
A“with liberty and justice for all”
B“We the people of the United States”
C“of the people, by the people, and for the people”
D“…ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country”
D“…ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country”
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the free enterprise system?
A choice of dollars or coins
B choice of what products to buy
C choice in how to spend your money
D choice to start a business
A choice of dollars or coins
A written plan of government.
Constitution
A person who starts their own business.
Entrepreneur
Name 2 Responsibilities of a US citizen
Pay taxes
Vote
Serve on a jury
etc.
"We the People of the United States" is the beginning of the constitution. It refers that ____________ have the power to run the government.
the people
What is the difference between an import and an export?
Imports are goods we receive from other countries. Exports are goods we give to other countries.