Unit 1: Introduction to Social Studies

market economy

• Economic decisions are made by individuals or the open market.

• Economic decisions are made by a central authority.

• Economic decisions are made by large corporations only.

• Economic decisions are made based on historical data.

close reading

• the careful, sustained interpretation of a brief passage of a text

• a quick overview of a text's main ideas

• a method of summarizing a text in one sentence

• an analysis of the author's biography

dictatorship

• A form of government in which the leader has absolute power and authority.

• A system where power is distributed among various branches of government.

• A political system where citizens elect representatives to make decisions.

• A form of government that emphasizes individual freedoms and rights.

corroboration

• evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding; confirmation

• a statement that contradicts a theory

• a type of scientific experiment

• a method of data collection

oligarchy

• A government ruled by a few powerful people

• A government ruled by a single individual

• A government ruled by the majority

• A government ruled by elected representatives

elements of culture

• language, norms, beliefs, values

• traditions, customs, artifacts, rituals

• food, clothing, music, art

• geography, economy, politics, history

Sourcing

• Asking about the creator, date, and perspective of a source.

• Evaluating the popularity of a source among readers.

• Determining the financial backing of a source.

• Analyzing the visual design of a source.

command economy

• An economic system in which the government controls a country's economy.

• A market-driven economy with minimal government intervention.

• An economy based on agricultural production and trade.

• A system where prices are determined by supply and demand.

pull factor

• a factor that induces people to move to a new location

• a reason for staying in the current location

• a type of economic incentive

• a social barrier to migration

map key

• a list of map symbols that tells what each symbol stands for.

• a tool used to measure distances on a map.

• a type of map that shows physical features of an area.

• a decorative element on a map that adds aesthetic value.