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World Cultures Final Exam Review

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  • What modification is in the picture?
    Dam
  • What is Aguirre's mascot?
    A Bulldog
  • What does Manifest Destiny refer to?
    The United States' desire to own land from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast
  • What does the 1st Amendment protect?
    Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech
  • What principle asserts that governmental power rests in the hands of the people?
    Judicial review
    Federalism
    Popular sovereignty
    Separation of powers
  • What is one responsibility of American citizens?
    Avoiding civic duties
    Not voting
    Ignoring laws
    Paying taxes
  • Describe what any THREE AMENDMENTS of the Bill of Rights protects!
    Describe any of the first 10 amendments.
  • What is a key feature of free enterprise?
    Fixed pricing
    Limited government interference
    No competition
    Complete government control
  • What was the Mexican Cession?
    The land the United States received after the U.S.-Mexican War, which included California
  • What are the five major oceans?
    Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
  • What role does the legislative branch play?
    Enforcing laws
    Interpreting laws
    Conducting trials
    Making laws
  • What are the three branches of US government?
    Legislative, Executive, Judicial
  • What significant change did the 13th Amendment bring about?
    Abolished slavery in the United States
  • What is the main reason people settle near water?
    To avoid floods
    For recreational activities
    Access to resources
    To escape cold climates
  • What is judicial review?
    It allows the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
  • What is a characteristic of a multicultural society?
    Respect for different cultures
    Uniformity in beliefs
    A single dominant culture
    Lack of diversity
  • What is a cultural region?
    A region where people share cultural traits
  • What is a civic responsibility?
    Voting in elections
    Avoiding taxes
    Ignoring laws
    Relying on others
  • Name ALL principles of Government.
    Popular Sovereignty, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Republicanism
  • What was France's motivation for claiming land in the New World?
    To profit from fur trading
  • What is the capital of the United States?
    Washington, D.C.
  • What is one benefit of free enterprise?
    Opportunity to earn a profit
  • What does "consent of the governed" mean?
    It is the belief that governments do what the people vote for
  • What is an example of checks and balances in action?
    Congress creating laws without oversight
    State governments overriding federal laws
    The president vetoing a law passed by Congress
    The judicial branch ignoring laws
  • What was a significant outcome of the Industrial Revolution?
    Less urbanization
    Slow agricultural growth
    Decrease in population
    Fast production in factories
  • What was a major reason for immigration to the United States?
    To find a job
  • What role do entrepreneurs play in a free enterprise economy?
    They limit consumer choice
    They create new businesses and drive economic growth
    They enforce government policies
    They regulate prices
  • What is an oligarchy?
    A small group has power (usually unlimited government)
  • How does free enterprise encourage innovation?
    By allowing private ownership and competition
    By eliminating competition
    By enforcing strict regulations
    By centralizing production
  • What does republicanism emphasize in the U.S. government?
    Citizens vote to elect representatives
    Totalitarian rule
    Authoritarian governance
    Monarchical control
  • Which form of government allows citizens to elect representatives?
    Democratic republic
    Dictatorship
    Theocracy
    Absolute monarchy
  • What is one way people modify their physical environment?
    Adapting to climate
    Moving to different countries
    Using traditional clothing
    Building irrigation systems
  • What is prohibited by the 8th Amendment?
    Freedom from cruel or unusual punishment
  • What is one major environmental impact of deforestation?
    Increased rainfall
    Growth of urban areas
    Improved air quality
    Loss of habitat for wildlife
  • What ocean is located at letter B?
    Atlantic Ocean
  • What does the principle of federalism refer to?
    Division of power between federal and state governments
    Local government authority only
    Centralized control
    Absolute power of the federal government
  • Why did representative government grow in America?
    Due to distance from Britain
  • In free enterprise, how are prices typically determined?
    By international standards
    By government regulation
    By supply and demand
    By fixed pricing
  • Which CONTINENT is home to both letters D and I?
    North America
  • What principle ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful?
    Federalism
    Absolute authority
    Checks and balances
    Popular sovereignty
  • How does deforestation contribute to soil erosion?
    By removing tree roots that anchor the soil
    By promoting agricultural growth
    By increasing rainfall
    By enhancing biodiversity
  • What did European explorers seek in their missions?
    Riches (gold), new lands (glory), and to spread Christianity/Catholicism (God)
  • How do checks and balances work in the U.S. government?
    One branch has ultimate control
    All branches work independently
    Citizens have direct control over branches
    Each branch can limit the powers of the others
  • What body of water is located SOUTH and EAST of Texas. (HINT: Next to Galveston!)
    Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America
  • What is an example of rule by one?
    Absolute monarchy or dictatorship
  • What ocean is located at letter A?
    Pacific Ocean
  • What system divides power into federal and local governments?
    Federal system or Federalism
  • What is urbanization?
    When people move from rural areas to cities to find jobs
  • How many continents are there in the world?
    Seven
  • What defines a limited government?
    It is led by citizens, and everyone must obey laws. Usually has a constitution.
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