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| a group's way of life and it's own view of itself. Other group's elements of a culture include religion, music, food, clothing, language, architecture, art, literature, games, and sports. |
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| a group of people who have strong feelings of belonging and who share common traditions, beliefs, and patterns of living that include religion, customs, and cuisine. |
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| swamps, march, and other areas that have a natural supply of water and are covered or soaked with water at least part of the year |
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| a political subdivision within the state |
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| a place where the river meets the sea; the mouth of a large river where its flow is affected by tides. |
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| trading goods and services without money |
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| the concept that there are not enough resources available to satisfy all needs and wants as a result choices must be made |
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| to refuse to approve legislation |
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| Name at least 5 elements of culture. |
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| architecture, art, literature, games, and sports |
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| What musical instruments are found in a typical Cajun band? |
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| fiddles, accordians, triangles, and harmonicas |
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| What type of food is commanly associated with Louisiana? |
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| Name at least 5 ethnic groups that settled in Louisiana? |
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| Acadians, Anglos, African Americans, Germans, Italians, Native Americans, and Hispanics |
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| Name 5 cultural regions of Louisiana? |
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| Sportsman paradise, the Crossroads, Cajun country, Greater New Orleans, and Plantation country. |
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| What is Louisiana's largest lake? |
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| Name 5 regions of Louisiana. |
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| Mississippi flood plain, terraces, marsh red river, valleys and hills region |
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| What of the terraces region was once covered with grasses? |
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| What purpose does the old river structure serve? |
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| It prevents the Mississippi River from changing courses and heading to the Gulf of Mexico. |
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| What are two ways a Governor can be removed from office? |
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| impeachment and a recall of elections |
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| How many members makeup the Louisiana legislature? |
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| What is the legal voting age in America? |
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| What are three types of government in Louisiana? |
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| Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branch |
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| Where is the birth place of Jazz? |
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| _______ is the largest city in North Louisiana. |
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| What type of climate does Louisiana have? |
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| What does the lieutnant governor do? |
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| he serves the public state |
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| What are the 3 levels of court in Louisiana? |
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| Supreme Court, Court of Apperance, and District Court |
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| Who prepares both an operating budget and capital budget? |
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| Most of the states revenue comes from several kinds of ______. |
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| What does the Secretary of State do? |
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| chief election officer for Louisiana |
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| What does the treasurer do? |
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| The holder of the states money |
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| What does the Attorney General do? |
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| The heads of state legal office and the department of justice. |
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| What does the governor do? |
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| He is in charge of the State's military force and state guard |
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| What is the 26th amendment? |
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| It is the voting age from 18 to 21. |
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| What was the first European religion in Louisiana? |
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| What type of food is served throughout the state? |
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| Cajun Creole food of South Louisiana |
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| What is the boundary of Louisiana? |
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| What is the largest body of water affecting Louisiana? |
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| What is the second largest river drainage system area in Louisiana? |
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| What part of the terrace region was once covered with grass? |
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| Citizens that help a case for the community |
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| Gospel is music that blends elements of folk music. |
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