Government
This branch of government is responsible for making laws.
Legislative Branch
This occurs when there are not enough resources to satisfy everyone's wants and needs.
Scarcity
What imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
A diary written by a soldier during a war is what type of historical source?
Primary Source
These are rights that are considered inherent to all people and cannot legitimately be taken away by government? (Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
Inalienable Rights
A government in which citizens choose representatives to make decisions for them is called this.
Representative Democracy
A pizza restaurant sells pizzas and employs workers to prepare and deliver them. The pizzas are an example of this, while the work performed by employees is an example of this.
Goods & Services
What imaginary line divides Earth into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres?
The Prime Meridian
A textbook written decades after an ancient civilization's fall summarizes what historians have learned about that civilization. What type of source is this?
Secondary Source
Which document announced that the American colonies were separating from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
The president vetoes a bill passed by Congress. Which branch is checking the other?
Executive checks Legislative
A popular new video game becomes difficult to find because stores sell out. According to supply and demand, what would most likely happen to the price?
It would increase
A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides and is also connected to a larger landmass. What type of landform is it?
Peninsula
This is information from a source that can be used to support a claim.
Evidence
What principle means that the people are the ultimate source of government power?
Popular Sovereignty
Ancient Athens allowed citizens to vote directly on laws rather than choosing people to vote for them. What type of democracy was this?
Direct Democracy
A farmer produces far more tomatoes than customers are willing to buy. What economic condition has occurred?
Surplus
List three nonrenewable resources then pass it to a teammate to list three renewable resources.
Answers will vary. CONGRATS! WOOHOO!!!! BRAVO!!! JOB WELL DONE!
A source says, "Our civilization was the greatest civilization in history." What should a historian consider before accepting this statement as a fact? (One of our vocabulary terms from this lesson)
Bias
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as?
The Bill of Rights
There are three levels of government in the United States. Local, state, and _________________. (Fill in the blank/must be the right term)
Federal
This is a type of trade while using no form of currency.
Bartering
List at least THREE reasons why civilizations preferred to settle on flat land near rivers.
Access to a fresh water supply, transportation/trade opportunities, easier to build settlements, and provides fertile soil for farming.
A photo taken during World War II is seen in a textbook published in 2024. What kind of source is the photo?
Primary
Obey the law, pay taxes, serve on a jury when called, attend school, respect the rights of others, stay informed about government issues, vote, defend your country when legally required, and help your community to make it better.