what is the capital of Iraq?
Banghdad
who is the most important person in Iran's Government?
Ayatollahs
what 2 deserts are located in Saudi Arabia?
Rub Al- Khali and An Nafud
what is the worlds highest mountain?
Mount. Everest
The Indus river flows through the country of...
Pakistan
what is the biggest challenge facing Bangladesh?
Flooding
Which South Asian country is an island? name 2
Sri Lanka and Maldives
What is the main religion of India?
Hinduism
What does the Ganges River create when it joins with other rivers?
Delta
what are monsoons?
seasonal rain and wind
what is the source of water for the Ganges and Indus Rivers?
melted snow from the Himalayas
what are India's 2 largest cities?
Bombay ( Mumbai) and Calcutta (Kolkata)
what is Pakistan's greatest Challenge?
unstable government
which mountain range contains mount. Everest?
Himalayas
what are the violent storms that affect South East Asia called...
TYPHoons
in what region do most Chinese people live?
North China Plain
What city is the largest city in China?
Shanghai
What is The capital of China?
Beijing
what does the roof of the world refer to?!
Plateau of Tibet
Which Asian desert experiences harsh sandstorms?
Taklimakan Desert
what is Chinas longest river?
Chang Jiang
what is Taiwan's economy like?
RICH and most industrialized
what is the capital of Taiwan?
Taipei
Which island is japan capital located?
Honshu
what is the name of Japans legislature?
Diet
what is the government that North Korea has?
communist
what is the capital of South Korea?
Seoul
what causes tsunamis?
under water earthquakes
which Asian Countries are challenging Japans economic DOMINANCE ?
China and South Korea
where is the demilitarized zone in East asia?
Between South and North Korea
what type of economy does north Korea have?
Command
what type of climate is found in south east asia?
tropical
on which island is part of Malaysia located?
Borneo
what is the supreme ruler of Brunei called?
Sultan
What 2 peninsulas are located in Southeast Asia?
Indochina and Malay
Why is Singapore's location a reason why it is a wealthy economy?
Major shipping and trading route
what is the main religion of Indonesia?
Islam
what is the main crop of Southeast Asia?
Rice
what is the main river that flows through Southeast Asia?
Mekong River
what is the capital of Thailand?
Bangkok
what are the second and third largest islands in the world?
New Guinea and Borneo
what is the main religion of the Philippines?
Catholic
where is Singapore located?
tip of Malay peninsula
what is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
what is the most important job of the government?
To protect the people
what are the duties of a U.S. citizen?
obey the laws, attend school, serve on a jury, and pay taxes
what are our inalienable rights?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
what is a republic?
Citizens elect representatives
what type of government does the United States have?
Democratic Republic
what powers do both the national government and the state government have?
Collect taxes and make up lawss
under the federal government system of checks and balances, how can the Legislative Branch check the power of the president?
Impeachment
what powers does the Executive Branch have over Congress?
Veto laws
who elects the president of the United States?
Electoral College
what was added to the Constitution to protect the people from the government?
Bill of Rights
which amendment protects accused persons against excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment?
8th
which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable search or seizure?
4th
what rights are included in the first amendment?
Freedom of speech, petition, press, assembly, and religion
who is the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is absent?
President pro tempore
who is the leader of the House of Representatives?
Speaker of the House
if something happens to the President and Vice President, who is next in line?
Speaker of the House
how long does a Federal Court judge serve?
Life
who is responsible for appointing a person to become a Supreme Court judge?
President
how many Senators does each state have?
Two
which chamber's membership is based on the population of the state?
House of Representatives
how long is a Senator's term in office?
Six years
who is the person with the real power in the Senate?
Majority party leader
how long is one term of the presidency?
Four years
what is the president's group of top advisors called?
Cabinet
which department is responsible for carrying out U.S. foreign policy and representing the U.S.?
Department of State
which department was created to prevent terrorist attacks in the United States?
Department of Homeland Security
how many Supreme Court judges are there today?
Nine
what is the highest court of appeal in the country?
Supreme Court
which branch of government is responsible for making our country's laws?
Legislative Branch