Engelsk Prøve Om USA Flashcards
How many states are there in the US?
There are 50 states
What were the last two states to be added to the federation?
The two last states to be included in 1959 were Alaska and Hawaii
What is the difference between Washington DC and Washington?
Washington is a state and Washington DC is a city, DC also means that there is also consists of the District of Colombia
How many times larger is the USA than Norway?
USA is 30 times bigger then Norway
Approximately how many inhabitants are there in the USA?
There are 304 million inhabitants in USA, making it the worlds third largest, after China and India
What are the four main geographical regions called?
We can divide the nation into the following four main regions: the Northeast, the Midwest, the South and the West.
Give examples of how these regions are different.
🔹Size of population
🔹Race and culture background
🔹Different food tradition
🔹Different dialects
How many British colonies were there in 1776?
13 British colonies
How many states in the US have a law permitting the death penalty and what percentage of the total number of US states does this represent?
32 states have a law permitting capital punishment, but t is not practiced in more than half of them
Witch method is used as the primary form of execution?
Lethal injection is the primary form of execution practiced by most states while the electric chair an the gas chamber are still used in some states
What are some of the arguments mentioned that support capital punishment?
🔹Often victims’ survivors demand capital punishment as a means of getting even with the offender
🔹Capital punishment deters crime
🔹Capital punishment keeps offenders from returning to society and committing new crimes
🔹It is cheaper because keeping criminals in prison is expensive
What are the arguments expressing opposition (capital punishment)?
🔺Inmates can be executed before they have a chance to prove their innocence.
🔺Capital punishment is not a deterrent and is more expensive than life in prison
🔺It is a cruel punishment
Why are many of the prisoners on death row black?
Critics claim that many black inmates are victims of discrimination. Also due to blacks poor economic states they cannot hire a good attorney, and they also face prejudiced juries
How do most Americans celebrate the Fourth of July?
It starts with the official start of the summer, and then most people attend the forth of July parade and watch the fireworks in the end. Often the Americans are having a barbeque grill with family and friends.
Why do the Americans celebrate Fourth of July
Because forth of July is USA’s birthday, independent day. This day is in remembrance of 1776 when the 13 colonies declared there independent from Britain.
What is Labor Day and how is it dig tent then other European countries?
Labor Day is the first Monday in September. It is a day to recognize workers in America.
Unlike other European countries who mark the day with parades, speeches an political demonstrations, Labor Day in the US is celebrated similarly to the Fourth of July with picnics, cook outs, baseball and other outdoor festivities.
Mane four other national holidays?
🔸 Thanksgiving
🔸 Easter
🔸 Christmas
🔸 The New Year celebration
Why are our impressions of America often different from reality?
It`s because of our impressions are often based on stereotyped characters brought forth by TV, films and media.
What are our first impressions on arrival in America?
On stepping on to American soil, we are greeted by the vast diversity of multicultural America. People of all shapes, races and sizes mill around in public areas and malls. At first glance, Americans are outgoing and friendly.
Why shouldn’t we confuse friendliness with friendship in America?
It`s because, as in most cultures, it takes a long time to establish genuine friends.
What characterizes the American “doer”?
That is because they are heard workers, and in this setting the text says; Americans are known as “doers” barely allowing themselves two weeks of vacation on a yearly basis.
How do Americans measure success?
On a superficial level, they set their goals high and success is often measured by how much money they earn, what education they can provide for their children, what kind of house and car they own and what great parties they throw.
In which ways do Americans demonstrate community spirit?
They give generously to charities, and are often first to volunteer for various activities within the community. Parents together with young people are often involved in school activities such as PTA meetings, school pep rallies, seasonal dances, and various sporting events. Church-based activities are also very popular and are focal points for bringing people together.
Americans are said to have a silly side, explain.
Because the Americans are able to make fun of themselves and make jokes. They also has TV show such as Daily Show with Jon Stewart or Saturday Night Live confirm this.
