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22 Cards in this Set
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Name one way to describe a democracy.
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The people have the power to make decisions about government.
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Free enterprise
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Offers the right to start a business and own property.
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Who does the U.S. Constitution say has the power to run the government?
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The people.
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Why did John F. Kennedy say, "Ask not what your country can do for you...ask what you can do for your country"?
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He wanted to remind people of their responsibilities as citizens.
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Why is the U.S. population so varied?
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People have come here from many different countries.
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What does the Pledge of Allegiance represent?
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the basic ideals that Americans share
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Why is "E Pluribus Unum" a good saying for the U.S.?
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Many different states form one country.
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What do we call people who come to the U.S. from another country?
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immigrants
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What type of natural resource is important in making energy and electricity?
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fossil fuel
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Name an example of a renewable resource.
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trees
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What is an example of regions help each other?
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Electricity made in Texas is sold to customers in California.
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Three reasons national parks were created:
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1. They help preserve the land.
2. They are for people to enjoy. 3. They protect the environment. |
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Why would the climate of the southern U.S. be warmer than the northern part.
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The southern part of the U.S. is closer to the equator.
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Three ways people use the land:
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1. Raising animals.
2. Growing crops. 3. building cities. |
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Why is the U.S. divided into regions?
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This makes it easier to study the geography of the U.S.
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Three benefits of free enterprise:
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1. Choices in spending.
2. Choices in products. 3. Choice to start a business. |
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Supply
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How much of a product is available.
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Demand
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How much of a product people are willing to buy.
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Tell the difference in a direct democracy and a republic.
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Direct Democracy: All the voters make every decision about the government.
Republic: The voters elect representatives to make the decisions for them. |
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Name two rights of U.S. citizens:
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1. Right to vote
2. Freedom of religion |
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Name two responsibilities of U.S. citizens:
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1. Obey the laws.
2. Respect other people's rights. |
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Which part of the U.S. gets the most precipitation?
Eastern or Western? |
Eastern.
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