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What is the capital of the United States?

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Washington D.C.

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Who was president during the Great Depression and World War Two ?

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Franklin Roosevelt

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When was the Constitution written?

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1787

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Who did the United States fight in World War Two?

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Japan, Germany, and Italy

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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The senate and the house (of representatives)

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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress
Senates and House of Representatives
U.S. or national legislature

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What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?

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Terrorists attacked the United States.

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When must all men register for the selective service?

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At age 18 or 26

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Who vetoes bills ?

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The president

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What is the economic system in the United States?

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Capitalist economy
Market economy

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Why do some states have more representatives then other states ?

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Because of the state’s population / because some states have more people

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We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?

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Two years

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Why does the flag represent 50 stars ?

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Because each star represents a state

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Name one state that borders Canada?

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New York / Maine / Idaho….

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What is freedom of religion?

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You can practice any religion or not practice a religion.

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful ?

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Checks and balances
Separation of powers

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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s ?

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Civil war
Spanish American war
War of 1812
Mexican American war

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What is the name of national anthem ?

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The star spangled banner

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How many amendments does the constitution have ?

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27

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What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness

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What is the political party of the president now ?

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Democratic Party

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If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

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The speaker of the house

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Where is the Statue of Liberty?

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New York (harbor) liberty island

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What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now ?
Kevin McCarthy
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
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Name the U.S. war between the north and the south?
The civil war War between states
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Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day Martin Luther king jr day Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Columbus Day
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States ?
Communism
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
Missouri (River) Mississippi River
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World war 1 World war 2 Korean War Vietnam war Persian gulf war
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What does the presidents cabinet do ?
Advice the president
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians Native Americans
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Name one state that borders Mexico ?
California Arizona New Mexico Texas
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What does the constitution do?
Sets up the government Defines the Government Protects the basic rights of Americans
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What ocean is on the east coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
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Under our constitution some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To print money To declare war To create an army To make treaties
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What happened to the constitutional convention?
The constitution was written The founding fathers wrote the constitution.
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What did the emancipation proclamation do ?
Freed the slaves in the confederate states
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How many justices are on the supreme court?
Nine justice
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
18 and older
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Why did the colonist fight the British?
Because of high taxes No self government
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president
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What is the name of the vice president of the United States now ?
Kamala Harris
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
Freedom Political liberty Religious freedom Economic opportunity Practice their religion Escape persecution
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Name one branch or part of the government?
Congress Legislative branch President Executive The courts Judicial
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did ?
Freed the slaves Lead the states in the civil war
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What does the judicial branch do ?
Reviews laws Explain laws Resolves dispute Decides what laws goes against the constitution
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance ?
The United States The flag
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What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?
Vote Join political party
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What are two cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of defense Secretary of education
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of states.
Provide schooling and education Provide protection Provide safety Give a drivers license Approve zoning and land use
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Name your U.S. Representative.
Pressley Ayanna
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We elect a president for how many years?
Every four years
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Who does the a U.S. Senator represent?
All people of the state
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The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Maddison Alexander Hamilton John jay Publius
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words ?
We the people
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What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
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Who was president during World War One?
Woodrow Wilson
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Name one problem that led to the civil war ?
Slavery Economic reasons States right
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Name one right only for United States Citizens?
Vote in a federal election Run for federal office
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Who signs bills to become laws?
The president
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What are the two rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of speech Freedom of expression Freedom of religion
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Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in ?
World war 2
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What is the capital of your state?
Boston
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil rights movements
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What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
Speech Religion Assembly Press Petition the government
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Who is the commander in chief of the military?
The president
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Name one U.S territory.
Puerto Rico
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Who is the chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
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Who is the “father of our country “?
George Washington
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Shawnee Cherokee
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
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How many US senators are there ?
One hundred
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Obey the laws Serve military Be loyal Defend law and constitution
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What is the “rule of law”
Everyone must follow the law Leaders must obey the law Government must obey the law No one is above the law
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
Serve on a jury Vote in a federal election
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years ?
Six years
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
The bill of rights
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Who is the governor of your state now ?
Maura Healey
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What did the declaration of interest do ?
Said that the United states is a free country and declared it from Great Britain
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for ?
US diplomats
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Who is one of your states U.S. senators now ?
Ed Markey Elizabeth Warren
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Who was the first president?
George Washington
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What is an amendment?
A change and an addition to the constitution
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
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There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them ?
Citizens eighteen and older (can vote) Any citizen can vote Women and male citizen can vote.
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and republican
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What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?
Fought for Women’s rights Fought for civil rights
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Who is in charge of the executive branch ?
The president Joe Biden
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There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Virginia
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What is the supreme law of the land?
The constitution
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What is the name of the president of the United States now ?
Joe Biden
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What did Martin Luther king jr do ?
Fought for civil rights ?
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In what month do we vote for president?
November
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776

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