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Govt. & Econ
Government, Civics, and Economics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 15th Amendment | All men of all races can vote. |
| 19th Amendment | Women can vote. |
| 23rd Amendment | Washington D.C. can vote |
| 24th Amendment | Voting is free (no voting tax) |
| 26th Amendment | Voting age is lowered to 18. |
| Entrepreneurs | Risk-takers that come up with new goods or services. |
| What do private businesses sell to consumers? | Goods and services. |
| What resource do households (people) sell to private businesses? | Labor(our ability to work) |
| What do governments collect from households? | Taxes. |
| What kind of services does the government provide? | Public services (Road work, mail service) |
| What is the first step in amending the constitution? | Proposal by 2/3rds of the congress(House of representatives & Senate) |
| What is the 2nd step in amending the constitution? | Ratification by 3/4ths of the state legislatures. |