The people have the power to make decisions about the government.
100
Why is the motto E. Pluribus Unum a good saying?
It reflects the ideals many Americans share.
100
What is an example of regions working together?
Electricity from Texas to California
100
What is the best term for the right to start a business and own property?
What is the best term for the right to start a business and own property?
100
What type of natural resources is important in making energy and electricity?
fossil fuel
200
What is a written plan of government
Constitution
200
According to the United States government, who runs the country?
The People
200
Why is the country divided into regions?
To make it easier to study geography
200
What is the best terms for how much there is of a product and how much of it people will buy?
supply and demand
200
What renewable resource can be replaced?
Trees
300
The people have the power to make decisions about the government.
It tells of the basic ideals people share
300
People who live in the United States from all over the world
immigrants
300
Why are states in the southern region of the United States warmer than the states in the Northern region?
The states closer to the equator are warmer
300
What are benefits of a free enterprise system?
Consumers can choose products, how they spend their money and to start a business
300
What does a line graph show?
Change over time
400
To help remind us of our responsibilities,
President Kennedy said this…
ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country.
400
Why is the Pledge of Allegiance so important?
It tells of the basic ideals people share
400
What does a circle graph show?What does an elevation map show?
Circle graph shows how whole is divided into parts; Elevation map shows elevation or height in different places
400
How did Madame CJ Walker and Thomas Edison benefit from the free enterprise system?
Walker was an entrepreneur and Edison was an inventor. Free enterprise encourages people to start businesses or create inventions to make a profit from their ideas and work.
400
Why were National Parks created?
To protect the environment, to be enjoyed by the people, to help preserve land , plants, and other natural resources
500
What is the difference between a republic and direct democracy?
In a republic people elect representatives to make laws and run government, voters in a community get together to make decisions about what their government should do.
500
What are the rights of a citizen of the United States?
Citizens have the right to freedom of speech and religion, to vote and to a fair trial. Responsibilities include obeying the law, respecting others, and going to school.
500
How does the amount of precipitation in the eastern part of the United States differ from the western part?
The eastern half of the United States usually receives more precipitation than the western half of the country.
500
In what ways to people from varied backgrounds work together to benefit our country?
People work together to carry put responsibilities of citizenship such as voting, and obeying the law.