Social Studies and Civics Flashcards
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What is the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in U.S. history?
Answer: It outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was landmark legislation that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in employment and public accommodations.
Which term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities?
Answer: Urbanization
Urbanization is the process by which an increasing proportion of a population moves from rural areas to urban centers.
What is a 'census' in the context of U.S. government?
Answer: An official count of the population conducted every 10 years
The U.S. Census is a constitutionally mandated count of the entire U.S. population conducted every ten years, used to determine congressional representation.
What does 'supply and demand' describe in economics?
Answer: The relationship between how much of a product is available and how much buyers want it
Supply and demand is the economic principle that describes how the quantity of a product available and the desire for it among buyers affects its price.
Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for enforcing laws?
Answer: Executive branch
The executive branch, headed by the President, is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws passed by Congress.
What is 'inflation' in an economic context?
Answer: A general increase in the price level of goods and services over time
Inflation is the rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises over time, reducing the purchasing power of money.