What are at least three reasons why people immigrate to the United States?

Describe the cultural theories “melting pot” and “salad bowl” as they relate to American culture.

What were two major accomplishments of the Anasazi Native Americans?

Which three European nations settled in America in large numbers throughout the 1600’s and 1700’s?

What was the main cause of conflict between the Europeans and the Native Americans?

Explain the difference between citizens’ rights and responsibilities.

LIST at least four responsibilities of citizens.

LIST at least five rights that all Americans have.

Tell me the reasons or circumstances why the Africans, Chinese, and many Irish arrived in America in the past.

Explain the significance of the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown vs Explain the significance of the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown vs. Board of Education. Why was this such an important decision in American history?

Tell all of us what the three branches of the United States government are.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: What two parts make it up? What are these parts called? What are the two major functions/responsibilities of this branch?

EXECUTIVE BRANCH Who serves as the leader of this branch? What is this branch’s main job?

JUDICIAL BRANCH What groups are part of this branch? What is the main responsibility of this branch of government?

The writers of the United States Constitution- they were called the “Framers”- had what TWO primary goals for the new government? This amazing document was written in 1787, is the oldest written constitution still in use in the world, and has influenced the constitutions of over 90 other nations!

Analyze the simple differences between LIMITED and UNLIMITED governments. Why do citizens tend to favor limited government?

In a true democracy, the source of the government’s power is always the ______.

WHOLE CLASS ANSWER Tell me powers reserved only for the Federal government and powers saved for the state governments.

All throughout human history, all advanced civilizations and societies have had SOME form of organized government, even if it wasn’t written down like ours is. Why do you think governments exist?

Give me some information about the American system of checks and balances. What is it, and how does it work?

Define or explain the terms GOODS and SERVICES.

A major economic/trade agreement was created in 1994 A major economic/trade agreement was created in 1994. It was called NAFTA. What does NAFTA stand for?

What nations were involved in the NAFTA agreement?

WHOLE CLASS ANSWER What is the economic theory of NAFTA? What was it intended to cause?

WHOLE CLASS ANSWER Tell me about the economic system of the United States, free market/free enterprise.

WHOLE CLASS ANSWER Tell me all about another type of economic system- command economy.

WHOLE CLASS ANSWER How about the third type of economic system- traditional economy?

What are the four factors of production?

Explain how the concept of scarcity applies to Supply and Demand?

Define or explain GDP. What does GDP stand for? How is this statistic used to compare economies?

Why is competition between businesses good for consumers? What is the term given to a company or business that is the ONLY provider of a service or product in an area or market?

LIST several elements of culture. How will the increasing cultural diversity in our state and nation affect all of you?

GLOBALIZATION: pros and cons

VOCABULARY TERMS: Let’s use the concept checklist!

SUPPLY AND DEMAND If the price of an item is expected to increase, what should sellers (producers) do with supply? A. Increase supply B. Decrease supply C. Do nothing

SUPPLY AND DEMAND If the price of an item goes lower, what usually happens to the demand for that item, if all other factors remain the same?

SUPPLY AND DEMAND How will the price of an item be affected if the demand for it is very high and the supply is very low?

I am very happy to say that this concludes my first PowerPoint Presentation!! What do you think??? I REALLY hope this helped you prepare for the test!