TheThe AmerAmericanican CultureCulture

By Chris LarsonBy Chris Larson

• The population of the U.S.A. is 301,139,947 people.

Government

• Type of government:Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition

• Democracy - a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed through elections.

Religions

87%

3%

2%

8%Christian

Jewish

Muslim

other

Family life

Food

Pizza is one of America’s Our maid often makes favorite junk foods. I like fried rice like this for pizza a lot. The word me at home.pizza comes from the Italian word that meanspie.

TraditionsTraditions

• 44thth of July: this day of July: this day celebrates the day celebrates the day America won its America won its independence from independence from England. Fireworks are England. Fireworks are launched into the sky launched into the sky during the night.during the night.

Education• Religious schools in America teach about

God in addition to the subjects taught in regular schools.

• Public schools are just like private schools except everyone can go if they live in the area.

Entertainment & Recreation

• Video games like Mario Cart.

• Computer games like Runescape.

• Reading books like Harry Potter.

InvisibleInvisible Feature 1

• In America, one’s work ethic will determine how hard (s)he works. How hard they work determines how well they will do in life.

Invisible Invisible Feature 2

• In America, importance of time is extremely high. Sometimes, even two minutes will make a difference.

Communication

Do’s• When you meet

someone, shake their hand.

• Keep eye contact when talking.

• “How are you?”

Don’ts• Don’t ask personal

questions of your superiors.

• Don’t lie

• Don’t swear

Advice

• Treat people the way you want them to

treat you.

• Study hard in school.

• Join clubs or sports teams.