Review Flashcards
(109 cards)
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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The constitution
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What does the constitution do?
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Protects basic right of Americans
3
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these word?
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We the people
4
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What is an amendment?
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A change ( to the constitution)
5
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What do we call the first ten amendment to the constitution ?
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The bill of right
6
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What is one right or freedom from the first amendment ?
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Religion/speech
7
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How many amendment does the constitution have?
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Twenty-seven(27)
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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Declared our independence from ( Great Britain)
9
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What are two right in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life and Liberty
10
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What is freedom of religions?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
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What is the economic system in the united ?
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Market economy
12
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What is the “ rule of law” ?
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Everyone must follow the law
13
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Name one branch or part of the government ?
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Congress
14
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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Separation of powers
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Who is in charge of the executive branch ?
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The president
16
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Who makes federal laws?
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Congress
17
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What are two part of the U.S congress?
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The senate and house ( of representatives)
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How many U.S. senators are there?
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One hundred (100)
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We elect a U.S Senator for how many years?
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Six (6)
20
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Which one is your state U.S senator now?
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Kristen Gillibrand
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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Four hundred thirty five (435)
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We elect a U.S Representative for how many years ?
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Two(2)
23
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Name your U.S representative
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Nydia M. Velaquez
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Who does a U.S senator represent ?
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All people of the state
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Why do some state have more representative than other state ?
Because of the state population
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We elect a president for how many years?
Four(4)
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In what month do we vote for president?
November
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What is the name of the U.S president now ?
Joe biden
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What is the name of the vice president of the united state now?
Kamala harris
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If the president can no longer serve, who become president?
The vice president
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If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who become president?
The speaker of the house
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Who is the commander in chief of the military?
The president
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Who sign bills to become laws ?
The president
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Who veteos bills?
The president
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What does the president cabinet do?
Advise the president
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What are two cabinet level positions?
Vice president/ Attorney general
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What does the judicial branch do?
decide if a law goes against the constitution
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What is the highest court in the united state?
The supreme court
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How many justices are on the supreme court ?
Nine justices
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Who is the chief Justice of the united state now ?
John G. Robert jr
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
To make treaties
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Under our constitution, some powers belong to the state. What is one power of the state?
Provide schooling and education
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Who is the governor of your state now? (NY)
Kathy Hochul
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What is the capital of your state (NY)?
Albany
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What are the two major political parties in the united states ?
Democratic and republicans
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What is the political party of the president now?
Democratic party
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What is the name of the speaker of the house of representative now?
Kevin McCarthy
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There are four amendment to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them?
Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote
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What is one responsibility that is only for united state citizen?
Serve on a jury
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Name one right only for united state citizen?
Run for federal office
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What are two right of everyone living in the united state ?
Freedom of religion/ freedom of speech
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
The united state
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What is one promise you make when you become a united state citizens?
Be loyal to the united state
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How old do citizen have to be to vote for president?
Eighteen or older (18)
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What are two ways that American can participate in their democracy?
Join a political party/ give an elected office your opinion on an issue
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
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When must all men register for the selective services ?
Between eighteen (18) and twenty six (26)
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What is one reason colonist came to america?
Freedom
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Who lived in america before the europeans arrived ?
Native american
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What group of people was taken to america and sold as slaves?
Africans
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Why did the colonist fight the British?
Because they dint have self- government
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas jefferson
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4 ,1776
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There were 13 original states. Name three
New york / new jersey's / Virgina
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What happened at the constitution convention?
The constitution was written
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When was the constitution written?
1787
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The federalist paper supported the passage of the U.S constitution. Name one of the writers?
James madison
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What is one thing Benjamin franklin is famous for ?
Started the first free library
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Who is the " father of our country"?
George Washington
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Who was the first president?
George Washington
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What territory did the united state buy from france in 1803?
Louisiana
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Name one war fought by the united state in the 1800s?
Civil war
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Name the U.S war between the north and south ?
The civil war
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Name one problem the led to the civil war ?
Slavery
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What was one importan thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
Free the slave ( emancipation proclamation)
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What did the emancipation proclamation do?
Free the slave
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What did susan b. Anthony do?
Fought for women rights
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Name one war fought by the united state in the 1900s?
World war l
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Who was president during world war l?
Woodrow wilson
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Who was president during the Great Depression and world war ll?
Franklin roosevelt
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Who did the united state fight in world war ll ?
Japan, Germany, and italy
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Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World war ll
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During the cold war, what was the main concern of the united state?
Communism
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Civil right movement
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What did Martin Luther king, jr. do ?
Worked for equality for all Americans
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the united state?
Terrorist attacked the united state
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Name one American Indian tribe in the united state
Pueblo
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the united state ?
Mississippi (River)
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What ocean is on the west coast of the united state?
Pacific ocean
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What ocean is on the east coast of the united state?
Atlantic ocean
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Name one U.S territory ?
Puerto rico
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Name one state that border with canada?
New york
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Name one state that border with mexico?
Texas
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What is the capital of the united state ?
Washington DC
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New york / Hudson river
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies
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Why does the flag have 50 star?
Because there are 50 state
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What is the name of the National anthem ?
The star- spangled banner
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When do we celebrate independence day?
July 4
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Name two national U.S holidays?
Thanksgiving/ veterans days
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How many total days ( 24 hours or longer) did you spend outside the united states during the last 5 years ?
58 days
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How many total trips of 24 hours or longer have you taken outside the united state during the last 5 years ?
3 trips
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List below all the trips of 24 hours or longer that you have taken outside the united states during the last 5 years? (Recent trip then go backwards)
02/11/2022 To 02/20/2022 February 11 to February 20 2022
08/26/2021 to 09/12/2021 august 26 to September 12 2021
08/13/2019 to 09/13/2019 august 13 to September 13 2019
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Do you support the constitution and form of government of the united state?
Yes, I do
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Do you understand the full oath of allegiance to the united state?
Yes, I do
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Are you willing to take the full oath of allegiance to the united state?
Yes, I do
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If the laws requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the united state?
Yes, I do
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If the laws requires it, are you willing to perform non-combatant service in the U.S. Armed forces ?
Yes, i do
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If the law requires it, are you willing to performs work of national importance under civilian direction?
Yes, I do
