Social Studies Test Flashcards
Why do countries seek economic development?
When a country is developed economically, their productivity increases and their standard of living is rises
What is a Unitary System?
It’s a central government that makes ALL the laws for the whole country
Trade Barries include two things:
Tariffs and Embargoes
What is a Tariff
Tax on import or exports
What is an Embargo?
A complete ban on trade with a country
What are TWO Rights that U.S Citizens have?
What are Two Responsibilities of U.S Citizens?
Paying Taxes, Serving on a Jury
When one style or trend develops in a another country that is called
Cultural Diffusion
When the DEMAND for goods and services increase, how does that affect supply?
Rising prices will boost supply
What are the imaginary lines that help geographers to pinpoint any location?
Latitude and Longitude
An area in which a set of cultural traits are dominant is called?
Culture Region
What is a Renewable Resource?
resource of which there is an endless supply because it can be replenished
What is Non-Renewable Resource
natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with consumption.
A Primary Source
Information that comes directly from a person who experienced an event
A Secondary Source
Information about an event that does not come from a person who experienced that event
