Social Science Flashcards
The idea that it was the fate of Americans to explore and develop the entire country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, is called:
Manifest Destiny
The first European country to come to the US and colonize Florida was:
spain
Which statement is true about the U.S senate?
A-same # of reps for each state
B-the # of state rep is based on population
C- the # of state reps is based on size of state
D- a formula is used to determine the # of reps for each stage
A-same # of reps for each state
What is the responsibility of the judicial branch
Interprets the laws
What entity if U.S government has the power to declare war?
Congress
What concept describes a government structure where powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are delegated to state governments
Federalism
What part of the government can remove a president?
Senate
A person is permitted a speedy trial in a court of law with legal representation according to the _____
Due process or 6th amendment
What article of the U.S constitution establishes the legislative branch
Article I
______ are appointed by the president
Supreme Court justices
The senate holds all power except
Judicially reviewing cases against the executive branch
What ensures one branch of government is not more powerful than any other branch of government
Balance of power
Meridians and parallels are used for:
Determining location
What is a monotheistic religion
A religion that believes In one or more gods
What is the process to cultivate crops on the sides of hills to maximize land area
tarrace farming
As a result of a new trade agreement, the price of imported coffee decreases. What happens to demand?
Demand increases
If a country has a surplus of oil and stops drilling, what will the country most likely do in accordance with the laws of supply and demand
Import _____ ; export _____
Import more, export less
A decrease in the price goods and services over time
Deflation
Why would the government raise the price of wheat in agricultural markets
to protect farmers
Which of the following strategies can a city government implement to mitigate the impacts is gentrification and maintain the cost of affordable housing?
Set a max price for rent in specific areas
What type of economics policy includes where the government regulates the price of goods and services
socialism
The economic philosophy that the government should not interfere with markets
Laissez-faire
How did the U.S government ensure resources were available during wwII
Centralized control
Why would the federal reserve increase interest rate
To mitigate a rapid expansion of the economy
What anti slavery activist wrote uncle toms cabin?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Which philosopher had the greatest influence on the U. S constitution and is often attributed to the language regarding life,liberty, and property
john locke
Which colony was settled by the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and a better way of life
Plymouth
What best describes the French quarter of New Orleans
Cultural diffusion
The treaty of fort Laramie in 1868 granted Sioux nation ownership of the black hills, which were considered sacred grounds for the Sioux. Which event broke the treaty?
The U.S government seized the land when gold was found there
What was the major factor that enables the Europeans to conquer millions of native Americans
Europeans brought diseases with them to the New World which weekend the Native Americans
The US was engaged in the cold war with which of the following countries
The Soviet union
Who designed and carried out the Boston tea party
Samuel Adams
Who wrote the Federalist papers
Alexander Hamilton ,James Madison and John Jay
Which country was not part of the axis powers during World War II
France
Approximately how far apart are degrees of latitude
69 to 70 miles
What map feature shows a real object with accurate sizes reduced or enlarged by a certain amount
scale
The _____ is a line that runs between Russia and Alaska and goes around political boundaries in the Pacific Ocean
International dateline
Where are longitudinal lines farthest apart
The equator
In the US which of the following are appointed by the president
The supreme court justices
Who represents the state prosecution and criminal cases
District attorney
Which article of the US Constitution establishes the electoral college
Article II
Who conducts impeachment trials in the US
The Senate
In Iran the government rules based on the Islamic doctrine which type of government is this called
Theocracy
In a market economy competition does which of the following
Drives prices down
Which describes the Florida law that allows Lynn honors to be compensated if the state takes her land for public use
Eminent domain
If Cassandra has $500 in a savings account that yields 10% interest compounded annually how much money will Cassandra have in the account after two years if she leave some money alone
$605
What is the most liquid account
saving account
Which of the following documents was heavily influenced by philosopher John Locke
US Constitution
What river the DeSoto discover while exploring the American south east
mississippi river
How do you find out population density
Population density = population divided by square miles
What Native American tribe had settlements in Florida
caloosa
Which following countries is located in central America
El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama
What is a series of locks canals and channels that connects shipping transportation from the Atlantic Ocean to the great lakes
The St. Lawrence seaway
What does the US Constitution mandate of state governments
Maintain a republican form of government
A _____ is when the ruling parties are part of the elite class
Oligarchy
What is the market segmentation focus on personal beliefs, attitude, and Psychological influences
Psychographic
What is a criticism a socialist economic systems
Centralize control of manufacturing create economic shortages
What was the outcome during the Persian Gulf War
Global governing to identify, understand, or address worldwide problems
What was the landmark a legislation that band employment discrimination, prohibited segregation, and outlaw all unequal application of voting requirements
Civil rights act of 1964
First colony founded in the United States
jamestown
Which of the following countries have mild winters in hot dry summers
Italy, Austria, Greece
The formal name the United States of America denote which type of region
Political
What is an example of the legislative branch in local government
City Council
Which branch of government decides whether a law is or not constitutional
Judicial
What US document states that the purpose of government include establishing justices and securing the blessings of Liberty
US constitution
Philosopher who advocated for workers rights and is associated with socialism and communism
Karl Marx
Founder of sons of liberty
Samuel Adam’s
President Roosevelt gave this speech to Congress after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
Day of infamy
The great pyramid Hanging gardens of Babylon Statue of Zeus Temple of Artemis Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Colossus of Rhodes And lighthouse of Alexandria are known as what
Seven ancient wonders of the world
What was significant for being the first self governing document in the American colonies
The mayflower compact
Narrow strip of land that connects two large land areas otherwise separated by bodies of water
Isthmus
Type of political system where rule is by a single leader who has not been elected but who took power through violence or force
Dictatorship
Political system led by the representatives of the people. Each is chosen as a member of a political part and remains in power as long as their party does
Parliamentary
Where the government is elected by the people. All the people who are eligible to vote have a chance to have their say shout who runs the country
Democracy
A form of government where the rulers claim to be ruling based on religious beliefs and ideals. Leaders believe they are ruling by the word of god
Theocracy
This form of government has a queen ir king who often has absolute power
Monarchy
Form of government that consists of rule by an elite group who rules in its own interests especially when it comes to economy and lifestyle
Oligarchy
Form off government where there is no government
Anarchy
What type of economic system affords economic freedom,consumer choice, and economic growth
Capitalism
Economic system where the means of production distribution and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole
Socialism
An economic system where no private property exists and there is a centralized production and distribution
Communism
