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Economic Glossary
Exchange City Economic Glossary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Goods | things that can be held to touched (merchandise) that can satisfy people's wants and needs |
| Demand | the willingness and ability of a person to purchase a good or service |
| Needs | things that are required to survive in the present time and current society |
| Interest | a fee that is charged for borrowing money using a percentage of the amount borrowed |
| Resume | a selling tool that summarizes someone's personal history and employment experiences |
| Revenue | total income provided by a given source |
| Services | a system or way of performing a task that can satisfy people's wants and needs |
| Slogan | a brief, attention-getting phrase used in advertising or promotion |
| Supply | a quantity of something that is needed or ready for use |
| Wants | things that are desired and preferred, but unnecessary to survive |
| Loan | money that is lent to someone, usually with interest |
| Congress | The legislative branch of government which is made up of 2 groups: House of Representatives and the Senate. |
| Bill | A proposed law under consideration by legislature. |
| Three Branches of Government: | Executive, Legislative and Judicial |
| How a bill becomes a law: | 1. A bill has to have a sponsor. 2. The bill has to be approved by the House of Representatives. 3. The bill has to be approved by the Senate. 4. The President can: a. sign the bill into law. b. veto the bill. c. pocket veto |
| Legislative Branch | The Legislative branch includes Congress, made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. In this branch, leaders create laws. |
| Executive Branch | The Executive branch includes the President and the Vice President, plus the leaders who head different parts of government and who help the President make decisions (The Cabinet). The President enforces laws, and ensures the country follows them. |
| Judicial Branch | The Judicial branch includes the court system, with the Supreme Court having the highest (most) power. The courts decide how laws are used and what they mean. Interprets the laws. |