Mod 19 US In The 21st Century (Advanced)

What issue was created by the rising median age since 2000?

• Increased costs for government programs.

• Decreased life expectancy.

• Higher birth rates.

• Lower unemployment rates.

Drones

• An unmanned aerial vehicle, or an aircraft operated by pilots on the ground.

• A type of bird that can fly at high altitudes.

• A remote-controlled toy used for recreational purposes.

• A satellite used for communication and weather monitoring.

Popular Culture

• A collection of ideas, attitudes, and images that are part of a mainstream culture, heavily influenced by and spread through the media.

• A niche set of beliefs and practices that are exclusive to a small group.

• A historical record of cultural events that have shaped society over time.

• A collection of traditional customs and practices that are no longer relevant.

Global Climate Change

• The condition caused by global warming, characterized by high temperatures and extreme weather events.

• A natural phenomenon that occurs without human influence.

• A temporary change in weather patterns.

• The increase in the Earth's average temperature due to greenhouse gas emissions.

How has globalization affected workers in the United States?

• The number of factory jobs has decreased.

• The number of factory jobs has increased.

• Wages for factory workers have risen significantly.

• Job security for factory workers has improved.

Cultural Diffusion

• The way cultural practices spread from one community to another and how cultures borrow traits such as beliefs, ideas, and material objects from one another.

• The process by which a culture becomes isolated and stops interacting with others.

• The phenomenon where one culture completely replaces another without any exchange.

• The method of preserving cultural practices without any external influence.

Racial Profiling

• The act of suspecting or targeting a person based on their race or ethnic background.

• A method used by law enforcement to prevent crime based on statistical data.

• A legal practice that ensures equal treatment regardless of race.

• A psychological assessment of an individual's behavior patterns.

Why do some people oppose the creation of federal agencies to respond to environmental threats?

• They believe it will create more jobs in the private sector.

• They feel that the government unfairly limits access to resources.

• They think it will lead to better environmental protection.

• They are concerned about increased taxes for funding.

Donald Trump

• 3rd president to go through impeachment (all 3 found not guilty)

• 1st president to be impeached twice

• deals with Covid-19 pandemic

• second president elected to two nonconsecutive terms.

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• An act that requires that students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs.

• A law that mandates standardized testing for all students regardless of their abilities.

• A program that provides financial assistance to schools for special education resources.

• A guideline for creating inclusive classrooms without specific requirements for students with disabilities.