District Test 1

What is the closest line of latitude north of the equator?

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Tropic of Cancer

• Equator

• Arctic Circle

Why do people have to live near water?

• For transportation

• For recreation

• To have access to water

• To avoid deserts

What do homes need to make living conditions bearable in extreme climates?

• Insulation and fans

• Heating and air conditioning

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Thick walls and small windows

Which of the following is NOT a trait of culture?

• Language

• Religion

• Customs

• Geography

Why do most schools take a break for Christmas?

• Because it is winter

• Because it is a national holiday

• Because our religions influence our cultures

• Because it is the end of the year

What is a characteristic of a government where the president is elected by popular vote and serves a single five-year term?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Limited government

• Oligarchy

What limits a limited government?

• The president

• The military

• Laws

• The economy

What is the difference between a dictatorship and a constitutional monarchy?

• A dictatorship is limited and a constitutional monarchy is unlimited

• A dictatorship is unlimited and a constitutional monarchy is limited

• Both are unlimited

• Both are limited

Why is the US a republic?

• Because it has a king

• Because it has a president

• Because it has a constitution

• Because we elect leaders to speak for us

What makes a government system unitary?

• Centralized power in one person

• No Shared power between the central government and regional governments

• Power divided among multiple branches

• Power held by the military