Governments
What was the first European document to limit the power of the English monarchy?
Magna Carta
"Pull” factors attract many immigrants to the United States today. Name one.
Examples: Better Education, safety, and stability
A country with a high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) likely has a _______ standard of living.
High
Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina are in which region?
South America
Why do societies have governments?
To make rules and keep order
How do natural resources affect population distribution?
They have higher population density (more people)
Supply and demand, competition, and minimal government involvement describe this type of economy.
Free-market economy
Why do many South Americans migrate north to the United States?
Political safety from oppressive governments and better pay to support their families
What is a form of government in which a king or queen reigns but does not hold executive power?
Constitutional Monarchy
London, Paris, Berlin, and Madrid are all in which region?
Western Europe
The formation of the ________________ has had the biggest effect on today’s European economies.
European Union
What did Spanish colonization bring to Central America?
Christianity and the Spanish language
Citizens live pretty free from government intervention in a... (Limited or Unlimited)
Limited government
Spain’s claim to the southwestern region of North America during the Age of Exploration led to this result.
A greater Hispanic population in the U.S. Southwest.
In which economic system can people own businesses and make their own choices?
Free enterprise system
The Columbian Exchange shows an exchange of cultural practices and traditions. This is an example of cultural ______
Diffusion
List three things that might occur in dictatorship
Check with Shafer.
The Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, and Great Plains are found in which region?
United States
In what type of economy does the government control what goods are produced and sold?
Communist/Command
Name one geographic feature that affects where people live and explain how it influences population patterns.
Check answer with Shafer