WC Final Exam Flashcards
Described solely, not exact
Relative location
An exact location
Absolute location
Horizontal lines
Longitude
Separated the east from the west, measures north and south
Prime meridian
Vertical lines
Lattitude
In the hands of a single ruler
Monarchy
Oligarchy
in the hands of a few leaders
Someone who seized rule in an unfair way
Tyranny
Democracy
The people hold the power
Who holds the power in an unlimited government?
The ruler
A line dividing the north from the south ( measures east and west)
Equator
Who was the first european explorer to explore America
Christopher Columbus
Who is considered the father of the comstitution
James Madison
What are the first ten amendments to the constitution called?
Bill of rights
What is culture?
The behaviors and beliefs of a specific group. ( ethnic, religion, etc.)
What is a culture trait?
Characteristics of a culture.
What is diffusion?
Culture spreads from the source as people move place to place.
What is acculturation?
Major changes from exposure to other cultures.
What is innovation?
New ideas and information spread faster.
What is a traditional system?
A system in which runs in an original way.
What system does the government control?
The command system
What system is free to do what they want with very little involvement with the government?
The Market System
What document set up the structure for the U.S. government?
The Articles of Confederation
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, executive, judicial
