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16 Cards in this Set
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Services
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Work that you will pay to have done, such as cleaning or repair work.
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Monarchy
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Form of government in which all or most of the power is in the hands of one individual, the monarch. The monarchs authority is hereditary
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Democracy
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A system of government in which the power is shared by all the people.
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Dictatorship
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A government controlled by one person, called a dictator, who usually takes power by force, rather then inheriting it.
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Immigrant
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People who move from one country to make their homes in another.
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Alien
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A citizen of one country ho lives in another.
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Goods
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Physical products such as food or clothing.
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Economy
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A system for producing and distributing goods and services to fulfill peoples wants.
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Diversity
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Differences.
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Beliefs
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Certain ideas that people trust are true.
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Freedom
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The ability to say what you want, go where you want, and do what you want.
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Why do Americans need education?
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Because we live in a time of rapid technological change, more and more of the available jobs require a great deal of knowledge or special skill. It is in school that you will learn most of these skills and knowledge that will prepare you for your life as a working adult.
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How does the family benefit society and individual?
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What you learn at home is how you are going to act out in the world. The rules established within the family often reflect the values held by society as a whole. Family benefits society as a kind of training ground for adults-to-be.
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What are the advantages of immigration? Disadvantages?
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ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES:
Once you become an American citizen you get all the freedoms that we have. You must take a naturalization test. Must learn a new language. |
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What does the government provide for its citizens? (4 Things)
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Right to:
>Vote & hold public office. >Say what you think in speech or writing. >Practice your own religion. >Have a fair trial. >To be protected by your government when you are working or traveling in other countries. |
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What are the 7 Social Roles?
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Self, Citizen, Consumer, Friend, Social Group Member, Family Member, Worker/Student
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