Mods Test USA Flashcards
Can you name some a basic fact about the US…
The US has 50 states
What does America being a ‘super power’ mean?
It means that the USA is very influential due to wealth, military and cultural identity
What are the main races in America? (ethnicity’s)
White Americans, black Americans, Hispanics Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and native Americans
How is americas government system? (Like the different categories)
Supreme, executive, and congress
Supreme being the highest court in the land
Executive being the president/main decision maker
And congress being making the laws for the country
Who can run for president
(What conditions do you need to qualify)
To run you need to be at least 35, you need to be a natural born citizen of America, and you need to have lived in the US for at least 14 years
What is common for Asian and Pacific Islanders?
(Most common statistic of success etc…)
𖤐They have the lowest poverty rates
𖤐Their are communities of Asians in places called ‘Chinatown’s’
𖤐they are the largest ethnic group in hawaii
𖤐chineese imigrants mainlystarted immigrating in the 1850s
What are traits of the native americans?
(Most common statistic of success etc…)
𖤐they are related to the original immigrants to america
𖤐nearly 5 million identify as pure native american and alaka native
𖤐almost half if them live in reservations
𖤐most natives are decendants of indian tribes
What are traits of the hispanic/Latinos?
(Most common statistic of success etc…)
𖤐they are from spanish speaking backgrounds
𖤐they are the fastest growing ethnic group in America and second largest at the moment
𖤐they have the hugest level of immigration
𖤐Mexicans come to America to escape poverty and crime
𖤐nearly half of all Hispanics live in California and Texas
𖤐they are most likely to work in low paid jobs
What are the traits of the black or African Americans?
(Most common statistic of success etc…)
𖤐many can be traced to the slave trade
𖤐around half live in southern states
𖤐they are the most likely to experience poverty
𖤐they are the 3rd biggest ethnic group in the US
𖤐they got more equal rights in the 1960s
What are the traits of the white Americans?
(Most common statistic of success etc…)
𖤐they decent from mainly European countries
𖤐they are the largest ethnic group in the US
𖤐they are the second least likely group to experience poverty
𖤐they mainly immigrated to America in the 1860s and 1920s
𖤐they are mainly in east and northern cities
Give about 3 examples of the bill of rights?
(Their are 10 overall)
𖤐freedom of speech
𖤐the right to bear arms
𖤐protection against unreasonable search and seizure
𖤐all criminals have the right to a speedy and public trial
(im only putting 4 of em here)
What is the difference between federal and state government?
federal is Across the US as a whole and state is separated into each individual state
What are the democrats parties beliefs?
(Name 2)
They get most support from women and ethnic minorities
They support gun control laws and restrictions
They support higher tax rate to support public spending
They hold more progressive views
They spend less on military than republicans
What are republican parties beliefs?
They get most votes from white men
They support gun laws and the right to bear arms without strict restriction and encourage it
Support tax cuts or low tax rates
They promote traditionalist rules like opposing gay marriage
They boost military spending
What is the American dream?
the ideal that every citizen of the United States should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
