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Principles of American Government
What is the form of government of the United States?
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Republic
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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(U.S.) Constitution
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Principles of American Government
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
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Forms the government
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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words 'We the People.' What does 'We the People' mean?
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Self-government
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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
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Amendments
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What does the Bill of Rights protect?
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(The basic) rights of Americans
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Principles of American Government
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
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Twenty-seven (27)
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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
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It says America is free from British control.
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What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
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Declaration of Independence
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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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Equality
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The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in what founding document?
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Declaration of Independence
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What is the economic system of the United States?
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Capitalism
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What is the rule of law?
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Everyone must follow the law.
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Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
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Declaration of Independence
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Principles of American Government
There are three branches of government. Why?
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So one part does not become too powerful
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System of Government
Name the three branches of government.
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Legislative, executive, and judicial
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System of Government
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
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Executive branch
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System of Government
What part of the federal government writes laws?
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(U.S.) Congress
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System of Government
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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Senate and House (of Representatives)
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System of Government
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
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Writes laws
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System of Government
How many U.S. senators are there?
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One hundred (100)
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System of Government
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
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Six (6) years
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System of Government
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
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Answers will vary by state
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System of Government
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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System of Government
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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Two (2) years
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System of Government
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
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To more closely follow public opinion
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System of Government
How many senators does each state have?
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Two (2)
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System of Government
Why does each state have two senators?
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Equal representation (for small states)
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System of Government
Name your U.S. representative.
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System of Government
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
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Citizens of their state
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System of Government
Who elects U.S. senators?
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Citizens from their state
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System of Government
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
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Citizens in their (congressional) district
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System of Government
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
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Citizens from their (congressional) district
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System of Government
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
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(Because of) the state's population
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System of Government
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
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Four (4) years
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System of Government
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
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(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
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System of Government
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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The Vice President (of the United States)
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System of Government
Name one power of the president.
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Signs bills into law
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System of Government
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
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The President (of the United States)
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System of Government
Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President (of the United States)
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System of Government
Who vetoes bills?
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The President (of the United States)
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System of Government
Who appoints federal judges?
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The President (of the United States)
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System of Government
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
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President (of the United States)
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System of Government
What does the President's Cabinet do?
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Advises the President (of the United States)
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System of Government
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Attorney General
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System of Government
Why is the Electoral College important?
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It decides who is elected president.
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System of Government
What is one part of the judicial branch?
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Supreme Court
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System of Government
What does the judicial branch do?
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Reviews laws
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System of Government
What is the highest court in the United States?
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Supreme Court
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System of Government
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
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Nine (9)
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System of Government
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
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Five (5)
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System of Government
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
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(For) life
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System of Government
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
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To be independent (of politics)
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System of Government
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
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Print paper money
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Name one power that is only for the states.
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Provide schooling and education
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System of Government
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
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(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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System of Government
Who is the governor of your state now?
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What is the capital of your state?
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Answers will vary by state
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Rights and Responsibilities
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
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Rights and Responsibilities
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
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Citizens
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Rights and Responsibilities
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
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Freedom of expression
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Rights and Responsibilities
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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The United States
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Rights and Responsibilities
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
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Give up loyalty to other countries
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Rights and Responsibilities
How can people become United States citizens?
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Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
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Rights and Responsibilities
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
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Vote
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What is one way Americans can serve their country?
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Vote
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Rights and Responsibilities
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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Required by law
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Rights and Responsibilities
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
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Required by law
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Colonial Period and Independence
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
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Freedom
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Colonial Period and Independence
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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American Indians
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Colonial Period and Independence
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
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Africans
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Colonial Period and Independence
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
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American Revolution
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Colonial Period and Independence
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
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High taxes
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Colonial Period and Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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(Thomas) Jefferson
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Colonial Period and Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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Colonial Period and Independence
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
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(Battle of) Bunker Hill
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Colonial Period and Independence
There were 13 original states. Name five.
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New Hampshire
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Colonial Period and Independence
What founding document was written in 1787?
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(U.S.) Constitution
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Colonial Period and Independence
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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(James) Madison
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Colonial Period and Independence
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
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They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
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Colonial Period and Independence
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
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Founded the first free public libraries
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Colonial Period and Independence
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
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"Father of Our Country"
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Colonial Period and Independence
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
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Writer of the Declaration of Independence
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Colonial Period and Independence
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
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"Father of the Constitution"
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Colonial Period and Independence
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
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First Secretary of the Treasury
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1800s
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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Louisiana Territory
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1800s
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
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War of 1812
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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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The Civil War
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The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
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(Battle of) Fort Sumter
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1800s
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
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Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
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1800s
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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Freed the slaves
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1800s
What U.S. war ended slavery?
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The Civil War
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1800s
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
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14th Amendment
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1800s
When did all men get the right to vote?
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After the Civil War
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1800s
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
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Susan B. Anthony
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Recent American History
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
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World War I
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter World War I?
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Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
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Recent American History
When did all women get the right to vote?
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1920
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Recent American History
What was the Great Depression?
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Longest economic recession in modern history
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Recent American History
When did the Great Depression start?
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The Great Crash (1929)
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Recent American History
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
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(Franklin) Roosevelt
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter World War II?
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(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
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Recent American History
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
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General during World War II
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Recent American History
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
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Soviet Union
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Recent American History
During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
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Communism
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
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To stop the spread of communism
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Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
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To stop the spread of communism
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Recent American History
What did the civil rights movement do?
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Fought to end racial discrimination
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Recent American History
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
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Fought for civil rights
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
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To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
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Recent American History
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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Recent American History
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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(Global) War on Terror
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Recent American History
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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Apache
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Name one example of an American innovation.
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Light bulb
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Symbols
What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
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Symbols
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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New York (Harbor)
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Symbols
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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(Because there were) 13 original colonies
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Symbols
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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(Because there is) one star for each state
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What is the name of the national anthem?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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Symbols
The Nation's first motto was 'E Pluribus Unum.' What does that mean?
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Out of many, one
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Holidays
What is Independence Day?
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A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
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Holidays
Name three national U.S. holidays.
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New Year's Day
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Holidays
What is Memorial Day?
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A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
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Holidays
What is Veterans Day?
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A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
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Principles of American Government
What is the form of government of the United States?
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Republic
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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(U.S.) Constitution
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Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
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Forms the government
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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words 'We the People.' What does 'We the People' mean?
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Self-government
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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
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Amendments
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Principles of American Government
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
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(The basic) rights of Americans
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Principles of American Government
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
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Twenty-seven (27)
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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
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It says America is free from British control.
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What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
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Declaration of Independence
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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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Equality
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Principles of American Government
The words 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' are in what founding document?
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Declaration of Independence
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What is the economic system of the United States?
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Capitalism
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What is the rule of law?
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Everyone must follow the law.
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Principles of American Government
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
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Declaration of Independence
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Principles of American Government
There are three branches of government. Why?
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So one part does not become too powerful
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System of Government
Name the three branches of government.
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Legislative, executive, and judicial
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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
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Executive branch
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System of Government
What part of the federal government writes laws?
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(U.S.) Congress
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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Senate and House (of Representatives)
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Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
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Writes laws
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How many U.S. senators are there?
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One hundred (100)
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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
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Six (6) years
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Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
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Answers will vary by state
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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Two (2) years
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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
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To more closely follow public opinion
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System of Government
How many senators does each state have?
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Two (2)
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Why does each state have two senators?
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Equal representation (for small states)
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Name your U.S. representative.
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Answers will vary by congressional district
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
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Citizens of their state
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Who elects U.S. senators?
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Citizens from their state
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
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Citizens in their (congressional) district
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Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
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Citizens from their (congressional) district
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
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(Because of) the state's population
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The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
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Four (4) years
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The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
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(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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The Vice President (of the United States)
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Name one power of the president.
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Signs bills into law
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System of Government
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
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The President (of the United States)
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President (of the United States)
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Who vetoes bills?
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The President (of the United States)
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System of Government
Who appoints federal judges?
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The President (of the United States)
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System of Government
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
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President (of the United States)
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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Advises the President (of the United States)
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Attorney General
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Why is the Electoral College important?
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It decides who is elected president.
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What is one part of the judicial branch?
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Supreme Court
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What does the judicial branch do?
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Reviews laws
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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Supreme Court
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How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
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Nine (9)
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How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
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Five (5)
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How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
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(For) life
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
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To be independent (of politics)
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for current name
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System of Government
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
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Print paper money
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Name one power that is only for the states.
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Provide schooling and education
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System of Government
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
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(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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System of Government
Who is the governor of your state now?
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Answers will vary by state
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System of Government
What is the capital of your state?
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Answers will vary by state
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Rights and Responsibilities
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
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Rights and Responsibilities
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
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Citizens
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Rights and Responsibilities
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
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Freedom of expression
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Rights and Responsibilities
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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The United States
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Rights and Responsibilities
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
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Give up loyalty to other countries
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Rights and Responsibilities
How can people become United States citizens?
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Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
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Rights and Responsibilities
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
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Vote
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What is one way Americans can serve their country?
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Vote
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Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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Required by law
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Rights and Responsibilities
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
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Required by law
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Colonial Period and Independence
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
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Freedom
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Colonial Period and Independence
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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American Indians
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Colonial Period and Independence
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
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Africans
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Colonial Period and Independence
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
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American Revolution
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Colonial Period and Independence
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
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High taxes
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Colonial Period and Independence
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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(Thomas) Jefferson
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Colonial Period and Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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Colonial Period and Independence
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
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(Battle of) Bunker Hill
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Colonial Period and Independence
There were 13 original states. Name five.
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New Hampshire
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Colonial Period and Independence
What founding document was written in 1787?
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(U.S.) Constitution
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Colonial Period and Independence
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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(James) Madison
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Colonial Period and Independence
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
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They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
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Colonial Period and Independence
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
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Founded the first free public libraries
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Colonial Period and Independence
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
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"Father of Our Country"
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Colonial Period and Independence
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
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Writer of the Declaration of Independence
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Colonial Period and Independence
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
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"Father of the Constitution"
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Colonial Period and Independence
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
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First Secretary of the Treasury
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1800s
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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Louisiana Territory
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1800s
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
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War of 1812
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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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The Civil War
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The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
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(Battle of) Fort Sumter
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1800s
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
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Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
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1800s
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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Freed the slaves
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1800s
What U.S. war ended slavery?
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The Civil War
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1800s
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
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14th Amendment
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1800s
When did all men get the right to vote?
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After the Civil War
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1800s
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
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Susan B. Anthony
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Recent American History
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
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World War I
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter World War I?
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Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
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Recent American History
When did all women get the right to vote?
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1920
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Recent American History
What was the Great Depression?
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Longest economic recession in modern history
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Recent American History
When did the Great Depression start?
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The Great Crash (1929)
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Recent American History
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
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(Franklin) Roosevelt
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter World War II?
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(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
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Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
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General during World War II
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Recent American History
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
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Soviet Union
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During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the United States?
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Communism
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
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To stop the spread of communism
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Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
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To stop the spread of communism
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Recent American History
What did the civil rights movement do?
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Fought to end racial discrimination
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Recent American History
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
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Fought for civil rights
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Recent American History
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
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To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
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Recent American History
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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Recent American History
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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(Global) War on Terror
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Recent American History
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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Apache
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Name one example of an American innovation.
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Light bulb
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Symbols
What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
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Symbols
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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New York (Harbor)
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Symbols
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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(Because there were) 13 original colonies
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Symbols
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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(Because there is) one star for each state
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Symbols
What is the name of the national anthem?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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Symbols
The Nation's first motto was 'E Pluribus Unum.' What does that mean?
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Out of many, one
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Holidays
What is Independence Day?
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A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
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Holidays
Name three national U.S. holidays.
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New Year's Day
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Holidays
What is Memorial Day?
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A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
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Holidays
What is Veterans Day?
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A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
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