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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
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What is ONE right or freedom from the first Amendment?

Speech, Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition the government (remember, only use ONE)

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Name ONE state that borders Mexico.

New Mexico

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The President

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

Twenty-Seven (27)

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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?

Pacific Ocean

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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

The Civil War

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We elect a president for how many years?

Four (4)

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Name ONE problem that led to the Civil War.

Slavery

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Name your U.S. Representative.

Joseph Kennedy III

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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

(Franklin) Roosevelt

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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

World War II

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Why did colonists fight the British?

Because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding/quartering)

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What did Susan B. Anthony do?

Fought for women’s rights

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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

The Speaker of the House

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Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

World War II

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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

Civil rights (movement)

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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe ONE of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
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We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?

Six (6)

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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 is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Paul Ryan (Paul D. Ryan)

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Who vetoes bills?

the President

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

Two (2)

Who makes federal laws?

Congress Senate and House (of Representatives) (U.S. or national) legislature

What is ONE promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

Serve in the U.S. military (if needed) | More answers

The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name ONE of the writers.

(James) Madison

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

Africans

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Freed the slaves

Who is the Governor of your state now?

Charlie Baker

What is ONE reason colonists came to America?

Freedom | More answers

Name ONE war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

Civil War | More answers

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United STate’s?

Communism

What does the judicial branch do?

Reviews laws Explains laws Resolves disputes (disagreements) Decides if a law goes against the Constitution

There were 13 original states. Name THREE.

Massachusetts New York New Jersey

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

Announced our independence (from Great Britain) Declared our independence (from Great Britain) Said that the United Stated is free (from Great Britain)

What is the economic system in the United Stated?

Capitalist economy | Market economy

What is freedom of religion?

You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

July 4

What is the highest court in the United States?

the Supreme Court

Who is ONE of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Elizabeth Warren Edward Markey (Remember, only use ONE)

What does the Constitution do?

Sets up the government Defines the government Protects basic rights of Americans

What are TWO Cabinet-level positions?

Attorney General Vice President (14 more; ex: Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, etc.)

Who was the first President?

(George) Washington

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

Nine (9)

What is the capital of the United States?

Washington, D.C.

What was ONE important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

Freed the slaves

How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

Eighteen (18) and older

When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

April 15

Who was President during World War I?

(Woodrow) Wilson

What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

Atlantic Ocean

What is the political party of the President now?

Republican (party)

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

(Because of) the state’s population (Because) they have more people (Because) some states have more people

How many U.S. Senators are there?

One hundred (100)

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

John Roberts

Name ONE branch or part of the government

Congress, Legislative, President, Executive, The Courts, Judicial (Remember, only use ONE)

Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

(George) Washington

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written | The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Because there were 13 original colonies

What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United States | The flag

Name ONE state that borders Canada.

Alaska | More answers

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

Fought for Civil Rights | Worked for equality for all Americans

Name ONE right only for United States citizens.

Vote in a federal election | More answers

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

Liberty Island (New York Harbor)

What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Michael R. Pence (aka. Mike Pence or Pence)

What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Advises the President

Name ONE U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico | More answers

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

the Vice President

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

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

Name ONE American Indian tribe in the United States.

Inuit | More answers

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The President

Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

American Indians | Native Americans

Name ONE of the two longest rivers in the United States.

Mississippi River

What are TWO ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

Vote Join a political party (More answers)

What is ONE responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

Serve on a jury | More answers

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

The Louisiana Territory (Louisiana)

What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

U.S. Diplomat

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Because there are 50 states

What is the name of the national anthem?

The Star-Spangled Banner

Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Japan, Germany, Italy

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

Terrorists attacked the United States

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

(Thomas) Jefferson

What is the name of the President of the United States right now?

Donald J. Trump (aka. Donald Trump or Trump)

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

The Bill of Rights

What are TWO rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life Liberty Pursuit of happiness (Remember, only use TWO)

Name TWO national U.S. holidays.

New Year’s Day Christmas (More answers)

What are TWO major political parties in the United States?

Democratic and Republican

In what month do we vote for President?

November

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

The Senate and House (of Representatives)

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

All people of the state

What is the supreme law of the land?

The Constitution

Who signs bills to become laws?

The President

When was the Constitution written?

1787

What stops ONE branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances Separation of powers (Remember, only use ONE)

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is ONE power of the states?

Provide schooling and education | More answers

When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At age eighteen (18) and between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

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