U3- Introduction To The USA Flashcards
1
Q
How is the US government split?
A
It is split on 3 main levels:
Local county
State
Federal (national)
Each of the 50 states has the power to make decisions on state matters and the federal government oversees all national laws and policies
2
Q
Is the USA the largest country in the world?
A
No, it is the 3rd largest country in the world (by area) and has a population of 316 million people
3
Q
What are the 5 main ethnic groups in the USA?
A
White- 63%, they are the dominant ethnic group
Hispanic- 17% of the population
Black/ African American- 13%
Asian- 5%
Native American- around 1%
