The United States has the type of government where people have a say in their own government. What type of government is it? What group of people were the original creators of this type of government?
A limited democracy, which was first used by the Ancient Greeks.
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What type of economy do people affect the type of goods, price and quantity of goods produced and name a country that uses this type of economy?
The USA uses a free enterprise economy
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What type of industry would you find a teacher?
service industry
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What is a key factor leading to desertification?
overgrazing of livestock
overwatering
drought
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A type of technology only used in North America is now being used all over the world. This is an example of _?
cultural diffusion
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What British document, which influenced the US Constitution, required the king participate in a limited government?
Magna Carta
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If the weather is great and there is a surplus of oranges this year, what happens to the price of oranges?
The price decreases
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Why does the USA have such a high GDP?
A. The use of technology and innovation
B. Unwilling to trade with other nations
The USA has a high GDP because of its use of technology and innovation.
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What are refugees? And what is an example we learned about?
People who are forced to leave their homes due to war or unjust governments. An example is the Lost Boys of Sudan.
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What are the basic institutions of Society (Culture)
Government, Economy, Religion & Education
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What civic responsibility is important for all Americans when influencing government decisions?
voting
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Countries with many of its workers in the agriculture industry is considered a _?
developing or
A country with more service and manufacturing industries is considered developed or industrialized.
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What does this describe? Inventors creating machines to speed up production of goods. Factories bring workers together to make goods. People move to cities where factories are located.
Industrial Revolution
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What do refugees and genocide have in common?
They are both examples of things that occur when human rights are being violated.
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What is the way of life for a group of people called?
culture
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When people elect representative to act on their behalf in government decision making issues it is called a_? It was first used by _?
A representative government was first used by the Ancient Romans
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How has technology changed the way that business is done in remote areas of the world?
It has allowed small and remote areas to exchange ideas, information and goods.
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What is the difference between a good and a service?
A good is something tangible that you can buy and take home, like clothing. A service is a job that is done for a fee, like housecleaning.
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What does literacy rate tell you about a country?
Literacy rate tell you the percentage of people who can read and write. It is a reflection on the education system of the country.
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Name a way that a region's culture can be expressed.
through song and dance, art,
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What is a dictator?
The leader of a unlimited government, where the leader has the power to do whatever he wants. The leader does not usually act with his people's best interest at hear.
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To encourage trade between two countries, would it be a good idea to increase or decrease taxes on good sold between the two countries?
decreasing taxes makes goods cost less, so it would encourage trade.
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This type of economy has been proved to be unsuccessful because the government is in charge of what goods are produced, prices and production. This type of economy does not allow the people to choose their jobs, homes, or leaders.