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What country was the USA originally part of?
The United Kingdom
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What is the main government of the USA that acts like the parent to all the other governments?
National
100
The CNMI Government has many other powers that the states do not have. Name two.
Don't have to pay federal taxes. Only locals can buy land.
100
What is the piece of paper that makes the CNMI part of the USA?
The Covenant.
100
What are tariffs?
When the US charges other countries to import things.
200
Why did the USA break away from the United Kingdom?
They were treated badly by the king.
200
What is National also known as?
Federal
200
What is the difference between duty and responsibility.
You will be punished if you don't do your duty and will not be punished even if you didn't do it.
200
What is the main difference between the house of Representatives and the Senate?
House of representatives have votes based on population, Senate has equal votes.
200
What group is trying to stop tariffs?
World Trade Organization (WTO)
300
What piece of paper officially create the USA as a separate country?
The Declaration of Independence.
300
Where is the government located?
Washington DC
300
What does the TTPI stand for?
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
300
What is the relationship between GPD and standard of living? What is a depression?
The higher the GPD the higher the standard of living. A depression is when the economy is low.
300
Do greedy entrepreneurs like minimum wages?
No because they want to pay as little as possible.
400
Powers held by both National and State governments.
Concurrent.
400
Powers of the national are called?
Declared
400
Who was supposed to watch over the TTPI, and did they do a good job?
The USA was supposed to watch over them. They didn't do a good job because they only paid attention to the NMI.
400
What is a balanced budget and what is an unbalanced budget?
A balanced budget is when you spend only what you make. An unbalanced budget is when you borrow money.
400
What is welfare?
Thing that the government does to help the people like food stamps.
500
The CNMI has all the powers of a state government. What is the one main power it is missing?
They can't vote for the president (National Government)
500
Powers of the state are called?
Reserved
500
Who watched the TTPI?
The United Nations
500
What is international trade?
Trade between two different countries.
500
What two forces control a market economy?
Supply and demand.