an area of a country controlled by a central government, but which as its own government to make laws about certain things
state
area of land or water under the control of a government
territory
a large urban area that serves as the center of government
capital city
How many states are in the United States?
50
How many capital cities are there in the Untied States?
fifty
Is littering in public parks a local, state, or national problem?
local
Is a responsible person known as a good citizen?
yes
Is Puerto Rico a state or territory of the United States?
territory
Is running for a political office going above and beyond for a good citizen?
yes
True or False: Paying taxes is part of being a good citizen.
true
True or False: Voting in an election is part of being a good citizen.
true
How many territories does the US have?
14
True or False: People live on inhabited territories.
true
True or False: People live on uninhabited territories.
false
How many inhabited territories does the US have?
5
How many uninhabited territories does the US have?
9
