Social Studies Module

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
This paragraph appears in which historic document?

What does the acronym NAFTA stand for?

Women, such as Susan B. Anthony, fought for suffrage and were finally successful in 1920. What does suffrage mean?

Supply and demand are two important factors that influence the market. Supply means the amount of a specific product or service available. Demand refers to the amount of that product or service consumers want to purchase. Both of these factors influence the price of goods. For example, if there is a large supply of a product which few people want to buy, the price of that product will go down. As the price goes down, demand usually increases. Eventually, a balance between the two factors is reached and the optimal price for that product or service is determined. At that point, the supply and demand have reached equilibrium.
Why does demand only “usually” go up when the price is lowered?

Supply and demand are two important factors that influence the market. Supply means the amount of a specific product or service available. Demand refers to the amount of that product or service consumers want to purchase. Both of these factors influence the price of goods. For example, if there is a large supply of a product which few people want to buy, the price of that product will go down. As the price goes down, demand usually increases. Eventually, a balance between the two factors is reached and the optimal price for that product or service is determined. At that point, the supply and demand have reached equilibrium.
If supply of a product is limited, but demand is high, how would the price be affected?

Supply and demand are two important factors that influence the market. Supply means the amount of a specific product or service available. Demand refers to the amount of that product or service consumers want to purchase. Both of these factors influence the price of goods. For example, if there is a large supply of a product which few people want to buy, the price of that product will go down. As the price goes down, demand usually increases. Eventually, a balance between the two factors is reached and the optimal price for that product or service is determined. At that point, the supply and demand have reached equilibrium.
Based on the passage, what does equilibrium mean?

A new dog toy is introduced in pet stores in April for $19.99, but by December the toy is being sold for $4.99. According to the law of supply and demand which is most likely to be true about the dog toy?

If a drought severely reduces the amount of corn available to consumers, what would you expect to happen?

If 200 jobs are available and only 100 people are unemployed, what will have to happen according to the laws of supply and demand?

What type of government does the United States have?

In the first half of the 20th century, it was not unusual for African American people to have to use different drinking fountains, lunch counters, and even schools than other Americans. This was known as which of the following?

If the last presidential election was in 2000, when will the next one take place?

American writer Henry David Thoreau wrote that if a law “requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then I say, break the law.” What idea is Thoreau supporting?

What does a map’s legend help you do?

Which government official(s) is appointed and not elected by the U. S. citizens?

In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.
What is “burden of proof”?

In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.
Why can court decisions be appealed?

In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.
In other countries, suspects are considered guilty until proven innocent. How would this affect the burden of proof in a trial?

In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.
Why is the right to due process important?

. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal helped America recover from the Great Depression by providing federal money for construction projects, including schools and roads. How did this help the country recover?

In American cities after the Industrialization Age began, it was not unusual to see children huddled together without shoes, warm clothing, shelter, or decent food. These children illustrated what unhappy effect of Industrialization in the United States?

Which of the following is the author’s main conclusion?

Which of the following is an opinion offered by the passage?

The information in the passage supports which of the following conclusions?

Which of the following crops is important near the southwest coast of India?

Which of the following assumptions can be made based on information from the map?

The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether of one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny….” — James Madison

Which feature of the United States Constitution was included to address the concern expressed by James Madison?

President Abraham Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus and President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s executive order forcing Japanese Americans into internment camps both demonstrate that

_______________are defined as professional warriors who served Japanese feudal lords

The US Civil War lasted from what time period?

_____________ is the use of force or threats to frighten people or governments to change their policies

______________ is the political movement that emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to its leader

World War I was from what period?

. _________________ is the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution, which protects citizens’ basic rights and freedoms.

June 6, 1944-The Day on which the Allies began their invasion of the European mainland during World War II is also known as:

__________________ is the body of laws governing the religious practices of a Christian church

What is federalism?

Who can prevent the president of the United States from controlling the Supreme Court by blocking appointments to the bench?

Which is a civic duty required by U.S. law for 18-year-old male citizens?

Who has the primary responsibility to inform citizens of national government regulations?

Which term is used to describe a situation where most people who are looking for work are able to find a job?

In a command economy, how are the prices of goods and services determined?

Which action is a civic responsibility of U.S. citizens?

What consumer behavior is the Federal Reserve Board trying to encourage when it implements a loose monetary policy?

The main purpose of a Political Action Committee (PAC) is to —

The Fourth Amendment protects against what:

The 15th Amendment gave what group the right to vote?

The right to keep and bear arms is in which Amendment?

There are _____ members in the House of Representatives.

The power to tax is held by which level of government?

A proposed law is referred to as a ….

Senators are elected for a period of _______ years.

The fifth amendment protection against being charged with the same crime more than once is called …

The Supreme Court case that ruled segregated schools were unconstitutional.

Powers given to each branch in order to keep the other branches powers in check

There are ____ members in the United States Senate.

All members of congress serve on at least one ……

House of Representative members are elected to terms lasting____ years

Free speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly are all protected by the ….

The study of how we make decisions in a world where resources are limited.

The cost of the next best use of your time or money is called?

The alternative one faces when they choose to purchase one thing over another is called?

Africans transported to the Americas were part of a transatlantic trading network known as the _____________

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

______________ is an economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit.

. Darwin’s idea of change through natural selection came to be known as:

The first five books of the Bible is known as the _________________

The minimum age for a member of the US House of Representatives is:

The US Census is taken every ________years.

Mount Rushmore is a monument with the following US Presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and __________________

No cruel and unusual punishment and no unreasonable bail, is a protection of ….

A political unit in which a number of peoples or countries are controlled by a single ruler is known as a(n):_______________

A(n) _____________________ is a government in which power is in the hands of a few people-especially if that rule is based upon wealth.

“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!!!!” was said by what patriot?

The Economic Reform programs started by President Franklin Roosevelt to address the Great Depression were known as the: