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Semester 1 Review Flashcards

0
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What do we celebrate on the Fourth of July?

A

Independence Day

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What do the stripes on the flag represent?

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The first 13 states

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2
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Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?

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England

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3
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Who elects the president of the United States?

A

the electoral college

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4
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What are the three branches of government?

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Executive, Legislative, Judicial

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5
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How many senators are there in Congress?

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100

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6
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Who becomes the president if both the president and the Vice President both die?

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Speaker of the House

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What were the 13 original states?

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NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC, GA

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Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”?

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Patrick Henry

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9
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Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

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A civil rights leader

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What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become president?

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  • natural born citizen
  • at least 35 years old
  • have lived in the US for at least 14 years
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11
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Why did the pilgrims come to America?

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To gain religious freedom

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12
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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?

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All men are created equal and they have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Which president was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S. army and navy?

A

George Washington

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15
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Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights

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14, 15, 19

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16
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In what year was the Constitution written?

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1787

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17
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Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment

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Rights of:
freedom
speech
religion
assembly
to petition the government
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18
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What kind of government does the United States have?

A

a republic

19
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What is the most important right granted to the United States citizens?

A

the right to vote

20
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Amendment #1

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Freedom of Religion, assembly, petition, press, opinion, and speech

21
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Amendment #2

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The freedom to bear arms for a well regulated militia

22
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Amendment #3

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No military in your home except in war time

23
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Amendment #4

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No unreasonable searches

24
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Amendment #5

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The right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself

25
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Amendment #6

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The right to a speedy and public trial

26
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Amendment #7

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The right to a jury trial in civil matters of $20 and over

27
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Amendment #8

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The right to fair fines and bail. No cruel and unusual punishment

28
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Amendment #9

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Individual rights. Rights that are not in the Constitution are still rights given to citizens

29
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Amendment #10

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State rights. Any right not given in the Constitution is given to the states to legislate

30
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Amendment #11

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You can not sue another state except with permission by that’s state judicial system

31
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Amendment #12

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The electoral college must have two separate elections for President and Vice President

32
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Amendment #13

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Emancipation. All slaves are free

33
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Amendment #14

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Foreign born citizens can vote

34
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Amendment #15

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All men get the right to vote - including ex-slaves

35
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Amendment #16

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The Federal Income Tax is established

36
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Amendment #17

A

The people elect their own US senators

37
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Amendment #18

A

Alcohol is prohibited

38
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Amendment #19

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Women get the right to vote

39
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Amendment #20

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January 20th is the day that a new president takes office

40
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Amendment #21

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It is no longer illegal to drink alcohol. The 18th amendment is struck down

41
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Amendment #22

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A president can only have 2 terms in office

42
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Amendment #23

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Washington DC can vote for the president

43
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Amendment #24

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You may not charge people money so they can register to vote

44
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Amendment #25

A

Lays down the rules for who becomes president if the president dies/resigns etc.

45
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Amendment #26

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You can vote at the age of 18

46
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Amendment #27

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Congressmen cannot vote to give themselves a raise in the same term

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