U.S. Government, History, Geography, Economics, and Reading Skills

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to U.S. Government, History, Geography, Economics, and Reading Skills for exam preparation.

Legislative Branch

Responsible for making laws.

Executive Branch

Responsible for enforcing laws.

Judicial Branch

Responsible for interpreting laws.

Checks and Balances

A system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Declaration of Independence

A document that declared U.S. independence from Britain, adopted in 1776.

Voting Rights Amendments

Amendments that expanded voting rights (13th, 15th, 19th, 26th).

Federal Powers

Powers specifically granted to the national government.

State Powers

Powers reserved for the states.

American Revolution

A conflict that led to the independence of the American colonies.

Civil War

A war between the North and South U.S. states over slavery and union.

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic depression that took place during the 1930s.

Civil Rights Movement

A movement in the 1950s and 60s aimed at ending racial discrimination.

Women's Rights Movement

A movement advocating for women's rights, including the right to vote.

WWI

World War I, a global war originating in Europe from 1914 to 1918.

WWII

World War II, a global conflict from 1939 to 1945.

7 Continents

Landmasses on Earth: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, Australia.

5 Oceans

The largest bodies of water: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Southern.

U.S. Geography

The study of the physical features and locations in the United States.

Supply and Demand

Economic model of price determination in a market.

Market Economy

An economic system where prices are determined by supply and demand.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, the total value of goods and services produced.

Main Idea

The primary concept or argument presented in a text.

Supporting Evidence

Information that supports the main idea or arguments.

Fact vs. Opinion

Distinguishing objective statements from subjective beliefs.

Bias

A tendency to favor one perspective over another.