In order to become a U.S. citizen, immigrants must __________ .
Take the U.S. Citizenship test consisting of questions about America's history, U.S. Government, U.S. laws, and the duties/responsibilities of being a U.S. citizen.
100
The United States Census take place every _____ years
Every 10 years.
100
When someone is talking about their customs, beliefs, traits or way of life of their particular group, they are talking about their ____________ .
Their Culture
100
When there is no laws or government, a country is in a state of ________.
Anarchy
100
A duty is something that all citizens.....
must do or face consequences
200
Identify 2 reasons why people would choose to immigrate to the U.S.
Escaping War / Violence
Freedoms / Equality
Opportunity (Jobs)
200
Identify three demographic groups that are used in U.S. census data (information)
Age groups
Racial groups
Gender groups
200
Identify the four levels of social class that exist in the United States.
Working (Lower Class)
Middle Class
Upper Class
Super Rich
200
A group of people who have absolute power over a country. (Their power usually comes from wealth or the military)
Oligarchy
200
Identify the three types of representatives in the U.S.
Federal, State, Local
300
What is "Birthright Citizenship"
Birthright Citizenship is a right granted by the 14th Amendment that says anyone born in this country is a U.S. citizen. It is controversial because many undocumented citizens "illegal immigrants" have had children in the U.S. and now their children are U.S. citizens.
300
What is the second largest racial group in the United States?
Hispanic / Latinos
300
Edward came home to find that his house was being robbed. He got a look at the robber as he escaped and called the police. The police caught the robber and he was sentence to jail for one year. This is an example of
Justice
300
A form of government that does not have any leaders:
Direct Democracy: People have the power and make all of the decisions.
300
Identify two things representatives do that affect you.
Answers will vary:
Make Laws regarding roads, schools, war , immigration, etc...
400
Describe the metaphor of a "melting pot"
The melting pot metaphor is used when immigrants from a country move to another country, lose their individuality, and become one culture.
400
Which state had its population go down in the last decade?
Michigan
400
Provide an example of a one material value AND one Aesthetic value
Answers will vary:
Material Value: Cars, Clothes, Electronics
Aesthetic Value: Landscapes, Art, Baby's faces
400
A republic is another name for which form of government?
A representative democracy (what we have in the U.S.)
400
Define selective service and describe whether it is a duty or a responsibility.
18 yr old men must fill out a card and join the armed forces when called upon (draft) to defend the country.
It is a Duty
500
How is the United States a "cultural mosaic."
Immigrants come to the U.S., change as needed (language), but keep their individuality.
500
Identify 3 reasons why the United States conducts a census.
Count the population of the country, individual states, and counties, and cities.
Identify changes in populations of different races
Identify changes in the age of the U.S. population.
500
Identify three things that determine your social class.
Education, Wealth, Job
500
Iraq, prior to the 2003 U.S. invasion was what type of government?
A dictatorship
500
Identify one your representatives and their level in government (local, state, federal).