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Social Science Flashcards

1
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The idea that it was the fate of Americans to explore and develop the entire country, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, is called:

A

Manifest Destiny

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2
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The first European country to come to the US and colonize Florida was:

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spain

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3
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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

A-same # of reps for each state

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4
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What is the responsibility of the judicial branch

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Interprets the laws

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5
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What entity if U.S government has the power to declare war?

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Congress

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What concept describes a government structure where powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are delegated to state governments

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Federalism

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7
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What part of the government can remove a president?

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Senate

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8
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A person is permitted a speedy trial in a court of law with legal representation according to the _____

A

Due process or 6th amendment

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9
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What article of the U.S constitution establishes the legislative branch

A

Article I

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10
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______ are appointed by the president

A

Supreme Court justices

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11
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The senate holds all power except

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Judicially reviewing cases against the executive branch

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12
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What ensures one branch of government is not more powerful than any other branch of government

A

Balance of power

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13
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Meridians and parallels are used for:

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Determining location

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14
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What is a monotheistic religion

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A religion that believes In one or more gods

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15
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What is the process to cultivate crops on the sides of hills to maximize land area

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tarrace farming

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16
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As a result of a new trade agreement, the price of imported coffee decreases. What happens to demand?

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Demand increases

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17
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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 _____

A

Import more, export less

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18
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A decrease in the price goods and services over time

A

Deflation

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19
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Why would the government raise the price of wheat in agricultural markets

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to protect farmers

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20
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Which of the following strategies can a city government implement to mitigate the impacts is gentrification and maintain the cost of affordable housing?

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Set a max price for rent in specific areas

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21
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What type of economics policy includes where the government regulates the price of goods and services

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socialism

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22
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The economic philosophy that the government should not interfere with markets

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Laissez-faire

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23
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How did the U.S government ensure resources were available during wwII

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Centralized control

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24
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Why would the federal reserve increase interest rate

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To mitigate a rapid expansion of the economy

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25
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What anti slavery activist wrote uncle toms cabin?

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Harriet Beecher Stowe

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26
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Which philosopher had the greatest influence on the U. S constitution and is often attributed to the language regarding life,liberty, and property

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john locke

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27
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Which colony was settled by the pilgrims seeking religious freedom and a better way of life

A

Plymouth

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28
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What best describes the French quarter of New Orleans

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Cultural diffusion

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29
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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?

A

The U.S government seized the land when gold was found there

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30
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What was the major factor that enables the Europeans to conquer millions of native Americans

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Europeans brought diseases with them to the New World which weekend the Native Americans

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31
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The US was engaged in the cold war with which of the following countries

A

The Soviet union

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32
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Who designed and carried out the Boston tea party

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Samuel Adams

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33
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Who wrote the Federalist papers

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Alexander Hamilton ,James Madison and John Jay

34
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Which country was not part of the axis powers during World War II

A

France

35
Q

Approximately how far apart are degrees of latitude

A

69 to 70 miles

36
Q

What map feature shows a real object with accurate sizes reduced or enlarged by a certain amount

A

scale

37
Q

The _____ is a line that runs between Russia and Alaska and goes around political boundaries in the Pacific Ocean

A

International dateline

38
Q

Where are longitudinal lines farthest apart

A

The equator

39
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In the US which of the following are appointed by the president

A

The supreme court justices

40
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Who represents the state prosecution and criminal cases

A

District attorney

41
Q

Which article of the US Constitution establishes the electoral college

A

Article II

42
Q

Who conducts impeachment trials in the US

A

The Senate

43
Q

In Iran the government rules based on the Islamic doctrine which type of government is this called

A

Theocracy

44
Q

In a market economy competition does which of the following

A

Drives prices down

45
Q

Which describes the Florida law that allows Lynn honors to be compensated if the state takes her land for public use

A

Eminent domain

46
Q

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

A

$605

47
Q

What is the most liquid account

A

saving account

48
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Which of the following documents was heavily influenced by philosopher John Locke

A

US Constitution

49
Q

What river the DeSoto discover while exploring the American south east

A

mississippi river

50
Q

How do you find out population density

A

Population density = population divided by square miles

51
Q

What Native American tribe had settlements in Florida

A

caloosa

52
Q

Which following countries is located in central America

A

El Salvador, Belize, Nicaragua, Panama

53
Q

What is a series of locks canals and channels that connects shipping transportation from the Atlantic Ocean to the great lakes

A

The St. Lawrence seaway

54
Q

What does the US Constitution mandate of state governments

A

Maintain a republican form of government

55
Q

A _____ is when the ruling parties are part of the elite class

A

Oligarchy

56
Q

What is the market segmentation focus on personal beliefs, attitude, and Psychological influences

A

Psychographic

57
Q

What is a criticism a socialist economic systems

A

Centralize control of manufacturing create economic shortages

58
Q

What was the outcome during the Persian Gulf War

A

Global governing to identify, understand, or address worldwide problems

59
Q

What was the landmark a legislation that band employment discrimination, prohibited segregation, and outlaw all unequal application of voting requirements

A

Civil rights act of 1964

60
Q

First colony founded in the United States

A

jamestown

61
Q

Which of the following countries have mild winters in hot dry summers

A

Italy, Austria, Greece

62
Q

The formal name the United States of America denote which type of region

A

Political

63
Q

What is an example of the legislative branch in local government

A

City Council

64
Q

Which branch of government decides whether a law is or not constitutional

A

Judicial

65
Q

What US document states that the purpose of government include establishing justices and securing the blessings of Liberty

A

US constitution

66
Q

Philosopher who advocated for workers rights and is associated with socialism and communism

A

Karl Marx

67
Q

Founder of sons of liberty

A

Samuel Adam’s

68
Q

President Roosevelt gave this speech to Congress after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor

A

Day of infamy

69
Q 
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
A

Seven ancient wonders of the world

70
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What was significant for being the first self governing document in the American colonies

A

The mayflower compact

71
Q

Narrow strip of land that connects two large land areas otherwise separated by bodies of water

A

Isthmus

72
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Type of political system where rule is by a single leader who has not been elected but who took power through violence or force

A

Dictatorship

73
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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

A

Parliamentary

74
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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

A

Democracy

75
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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

A

Theocracy

76
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This form of government has a queen ir king who often has absolute power

A

Monarchy

77
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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

A

Oligarchy

78
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Form off government where there is no government

A

Anarchy

79
Q

What type of economic system affords economic freedom,consumer choice, and economic growth

A

Capitalism

80
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Economic system where the means of production distribution and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole

A

Socialism

81
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An economic system where no private property exists and there is a centralized production and distribution

A

Communism

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