Social Studies Flashcards

What is the significance of the Marbury v. Madison (1803) Supreme Court case?

Answer: It established the principle of judicial review

Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, giving the Supreme Court the authority to strike down laws that violate the Constitution.

Which of the following is an example of a push factor that causes people to emigrate from their home country?

Answer: War and political persecution at home

Push factors are conditions in a person's home country (like war, persecution, or poverty) that drive them to leave, while pull factors attract people to a new destination.

Which of the following correctly describes the checks and balances system in the U.S. government?

Answer: Each branch has powers that limit and balance the other two branches

Checks and balances ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch specific powers to limit the others.

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

Answer: To provide economic aid to rebuild war-torn European nations

The Marshall Plan (1948) provided over $12 billion in economic assistance from the U.S. to help rebuild Western European economies devastated by World War II.

Which of Georgia's industries has historically been most important to its economy since the colonial era?

Answer: Agriculture, including cotton and peaches

Agriculture has been central to Georgia's economy since colonial times, with cotton dominating before the Civil War and products like peaches and peanuts remaining important today.

What does the term 'opportunity cost' mean in economics?

Answer: The value of the next best alternative given up when making a choice

Opportunity cost is the value of the best alternative you give up when you make a decision, representing the true cost of any choice.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was significant because it:

Answer: Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination in public places and banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.