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NYS SS Review I

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What is another name for the Legislative branch?Congress
How many parts is Congress divided into?Two
How many senators are in EACH state?Two
How many 'total' senators are ther?One Hundred
What is the capital of our country?Washington D.C.
What is another word for 'country' like?Rural
What is another word for 'city'?Urban
What are some examples of natural resources?Water, trees, oil, and coal are examples of natural resources
Can you name the longest river in New York?The Hudson River
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?Francis Scott Key
What is the capital of New York?Albany
Who is the head of the executive branch in New York?The Govenor
What does democracy mean?Governed by the people
What kind of government is in the hands of a King or Queen?Monarchy
What do you call a government where all the power is in the hands of one person?Dictatorship
What do you call it when we have UNLIMITED wants but NOT enough resources?Scarcity
What kind of economy is controlled by the government?Command Economy
What type of resouce are machines and tools an example of?Capital resources
What was the trial of Peter Zenger about?Freedom of the Press
What are the first 'Ten Admendments' in the Constitution called?The Bill of Rights
What is the large mountain range found in northen New York?Adirondack Mountains
What is another name for '0 degrees longitude'?Prime meridian
What do you call a book of maps?Atlas
Which lake is further north, Lake Onatrio or Lake erie?Lake Ontario
What are customs, language, and religion all a part of?Culture

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