Lithuania vs. U.S.

By Alex Luzier
 Type of Government/Constitution
U.S.A Lithuania

Title of leader - President Title of leader - President

Current Leader - Donald Trump Current Leader - Dalia Grybauskaite

Elected or Appointed - Elected Elected or Appointed - elected

Length of Term - 4 years Length of Term - 4 years

Qualifications - citizen of U.S.A, at Qualifications - at least 25 yrs. Of age,

least 35 yrs. Of age, must have must permanently reside in Lithuania,
resided in the country for at least 14 also judges, citizens performing
yrs military service, and officials of
statutory institutions are not eligible.
 Lawmaking Bodies

U.S.A
Name of Lawmaking Body - Congress
Bicameral or Unicameral - Bicameral
# of members? - 535 members
Lithuania
Name of Lawmaking Body - executive
branch
Bicameral or Unicameral - Bicameral
# of members? - approximately 15
 Bill of Rights

Lithuania's constitution provides for freedom of speech and the press, and those
protections are respected by the government. Lithuania prohibits some
categories of speech such as incitement to hatred and denial of Nazi crimes. The
constitution also provides for freedom of religion. Lithuania supports gun rights,
however there are limits on how many you can purchase just like the united
states.
Political Parties
The United States has a two-party system, while
Lithuania has numerous parties.

Some of the major political parties of Lithuania

include the Homeland Union - Christian
Democrats (blue), Social Democratic Party of
Lithuania (Red), and Lithuanian Farmers and The two major political parties in the united states
Greens Union (green) are the Republican (red) and the Democrats (blue)

Key Beliefs
HUCD (blue) - Christian Democracy,
conservatism, Liberal, Economic Liberalism

LFGU (green) - Centrism, Agrarianism, Green

politics, conservatism, Technocracy

SDPL (red) - Social Democracy,

Pro-Europeanism
 Elections and Voting

Lithuania U.S.A

Voting age/Qualifications - must be 18 yrs of Voting age/Qualifications - must be 18 yrs of

age age

How often are elections held? - every 4 yrs. How often are elections held? - every 4 yrs.

Type of Election (primaries, general, etc) - Type of Election (primaries, general, etc) -
General General
 Taxes and Gov. Finance
Lithuania U.S.A

Is income tax charged? - yes Is income tax charged? - Sadley

How does the gov. Make money? - Taxes, How does the gov. Make money? - Taxes
petroleum refining, energy supplies, food
Military spending - 598.5 billion
processing, and energy supplies
Education spending - 634 billion
Military spending - Approximately 430 mil per
year Healthcare spending - 3.2 trillion

Education spending - 4.6% of GPD

Healthcare spending - 6.5% of total GDP

 Law

Lithuania U.S.A
Crime Rates - 55,184 criminal offenses per
Crime Rates - 1.2 mil. Criminal offenses
year
per year

Prison Population - 6,616

Prison Population - 2.2mil

Death Penalty? - Abolished in 1998

Death Penalty? - Electrocution: alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, South
Court System - constitution court of the
Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Gas
republic of Lithuania
Inhalation: Tennessee/Virginia. Firing
squad: Utah.

Court System - Federal

Current relations

The U.S. and Lithuania share a history as valued

allies and strong partners. Since Lithuania gained its
independence, the united states has worked closely
with the country to help it rebuild its democratic
institutions and a market economy. Lithuania is one of
the most pro American nations in europe and the
world, with 73% of Lithuanians viewing the U.S.
positively in 2011. United States is lithuania's 7th
largest trading partner, with more than 1.5b USD in
total trade since 2015.
My Family Tree
Wayne Luzier
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Shawn Luzier
Dwane
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Mona
Alex Luzier
William
Kevin Miknis
Viola
Sarah Miknis
Albert
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Ruth
Lithuania

Alex luzier
The yellow in the flag is meant
to symbolize the sun and
prosperity, the green is for the
forests, the countryside, liberty,
and hope, and the red
represents the blood and
bravery of those who have died
for Lithuania
World Map National Map
Roman Catholicism Population: 2.9 billion Rank-140
The chief teachings of the Catholic Current life expectancy: 71 Rank:113
church are: God's objective existence;
God's interest in individual human
beings, who can enter into relations with
God (through prayer); the Trinity; the
divinity of Jesus; the immortality of the
soul of each human being, each one
being accountable at death for his or her
actions in life, with the award of heaven
or hell; the resurrection of the dead; the
historicity of the Gospels; and the divine
commission of the church. In addition the
Roman Catholic Church stresses that
since the members, living and dead,
share in each other's merits, the Virgin
Mary and other saints and the dead in
purgatory are never forgotten (see
church; saint).
Lithuanian

Hi-Labas
How are you?-kaip laikaisi?
Please-Prašom
Thank you-Prašom
Good bye-geras iki
The day of souls
ALL SAINTS’ DAY and ALL SOULS’ DAY
All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (November 1 and 2) are the
days, when all Lithuanians go to cemeteries to put up candles
on the tombs of their loved ones, also on unvisited tombs,
and to say a prayer, in the belief that this will help to keep the
link between the living and the dead, as All Souls’ Day is a
special time, when souls come back home. These are quiet
and peaceful days and have nothing to do with Halloween, the
feast of hosts, celebrated in other parts of the world.
GRATED POTATO CAKE / PLOKŠTAINIS
IngGRATED POTATO CAKE / PLOKŠTAINIS
Ingredients:

1.5 k potatoes, 1 cup milk, 4-5 boiled potatoes, 2 tablespoons flour,

1 teaspoon fat (oil, butter, pork scratchings), salt, 1 onion.

edients:

1.5 k potatoes, 1 cup milk, 4-5 boiled potatoes, 2 tablespoons flour,

1 teaspoon fat (oil, butter, pork scratchings), salt, 1 onion.

Directions:

Grate peeled potatoes and squeeze gently to remove some of

potato juice. Bring milk to a boil and pour over potato gratings. Fry
onion and mix into grated potatoes, add boiled mashed potatoes,
beaten eggs, salt to taste and mix well. Line a peel with a large
cabbage leave, pour mixture slowly and flatten to make a layer by a
finger breadth. Bake in a hot oven. Brush the top with wet potato
starch for the cake to glaze.

When the cake is done, break to pieces and serve with fried bacon,
scrambled eggs or curd. Or grease cakes with fat, put on each other
and return to oven to soften.
Trakai Castle

One of the popular scenic day trips from

Vilnius is impressive Trakai Castle, a 40
minute drive west. This is an historic area
which boasts over 200 lakes, and the
castle itself is on an island connected to
the town by a narrow causeway. Although
the castle is Trakai’s main attraction, the
town dates to the 13th century and has
had an interesting history with a number of
different nationalities living there including
Russians, Poles, Jews and Lithuanians.
2. Siauliai Hill of Travel 12 km north of Siauliai and you’ll find the Hill
Crosses of Crosses. Not just a few either, devotees have
been placing crosses on the hillside since the 14th
century so there are hundreds of thousands of
them. It is thought the tradition started as a
‘peaceful resistance’ to the Teutonic Knights that
invaded Siauliai at that time. Not only crosses,
rosaries, pictures and photos also make up the
saintly ensemble
Gediminas Tower

Another top sight to see in Vilnius is

Gediminas’ Tower. This was originally
part of the Upper Castle, one of three
castles Vilnius used to have.
Unfortunately these came under
attack in the 14th and 15th centuries
by the German military (aka the
Teutonic Order). Today, Gediminas’
Tower is a vital part of Lithuania’s
history and enjoys symbolic status on
the national currency. You can reach
the tower either by walking up the hill
or taking the funicular, there are great
views of the Old Town from the top.
Citations
Britannica,1992,Compton’s.Chicago:Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.
 Zoologist and Wildlife
Biologist
By Alex Luzier
Nature of Work
Zoologists are biological scientists who
study animals. They observe animals both
in their natural habitats and in the
laboratory in order to learn as much as
possible about animal life. Zoologists
study the origin and development of
animal species, the habits and behavior of
animals, and the interaction between
animals and their environment. They also
do research to learn how animal diseases
develop and how traits are passed from
generation to generation.
Some zoologists specialize in one area of
animal life that may cover many species.
Animal taxonomists, for example, identify
and classify the many different species of
animals. Animal physiologists examine the
life processes of animals. They do
research on their growth, movement,
reproduction, respiration, circulation, and
other functions. They also study how the
environment of animals affects their life
processes and functions. Embryologists
focus on the early growth of animals from
their beginning as a fertilized cell to their
birth or hatching. There are many other
kinds of zoologists.
 You generally need a doctoral degree to become a

Education And zoologist. You should major in zoology or biology as

an undergraduate. In graduate school, you may want
Training to specialize in genetics, embryology, or another area
in animal science. Graduates with a bachelor's
degree can get some jobs, such as advanced
biological technician, but their opportunities for
advancement are limited. People who have earned a
master's degree in zoology or a related field are
qualified for some jobs as teachers or research
assistants.
Other Qualifications Travel might be required, and work is often
accomplished in challenging weather conditions.

Employers look for skills in

● Science
● Critical thinking
● Complex problem solving
● Decision making
● Active learning
● Writing
● Proficiency with microsoft excel, word, and
scientific software
Job Outlook

Employment of zoologists and wildlife biologists is

projected to grow 4 percent from 2014 to 2024, slower
than the average for all occupations. More zoologists
and wildlife biologists will be needed to study the impact
that human population growth and development has on
wildlife and their natural habitats. However, because
most funding comes from governmental agencies,
demand for zoologists and wildlife biologists will be
limited by budgetary constraints
Potential Earnings Now/Future

The median annual wage for zoologists and wildlife

biologists was $59,680 in May 2015. The median wage is
the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned
more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $39,180, and the highest 10
percent earned more than $97,390
Related Occupations

Agricultural and food scientists

Animal care and service workers

Biological Technicians
Historical Career Exploration

A career in wildlife biology may consist of

conducting research through a university, zoo, or
science museum.