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what is the supreme level of the land
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the constitution
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what does the constitution do
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sets up the government
defines the government protects basic rights of americans |
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the idea of self-goverment is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words?
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we the people
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what is an amendment?
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a change (to the constitution)
an addition (to the constitution) |
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what do we call the first ten amendments to the constituion?
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the bill of rights
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what is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
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speech
religion |
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how many amendments does the constitution have?
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27
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what did the declaration of independence do?
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announced our independence (from Britain)
declared our indepence(from great Britain) said the united states is free |
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what are two rights in the declaration of independence?
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life
pursuit of happiness |
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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 is the economic system in the united states?
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capitalist economy
market economy |
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what is the "rule of law"
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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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name one branch or part of the government
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congress
president |
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what stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks & balances
separation of.powers |
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who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the president
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who makes federal laws
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congress
senate and house of representatives legislature |
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what are the two parts of the u.s congress?
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the senate and house
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how many u.s senators are there?
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100
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we elect a u.s senator for how many years?
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6
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who is one of your state's u.s senators now?
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cory booker
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the house of representatives has how many voting memebers?
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435
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we elect a u.s representative for how many years?
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2
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name your u.s representatives
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Donald payne
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what does a u.s senator represent?
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all people of the state
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why do some states have more representatives that other states?
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they have more people
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we elect a president for how many years?
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4
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in what month do we vote for president?
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November
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what is the name of the president of the united states now?
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Barack Obama
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what is the name of the vice president now?
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joe biden
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if the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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the vice president
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if both of the president & vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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the speaker of the house
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who is the commander in chief of the military?
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the president
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who signs bills to become laws?
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the president
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who vetoes bills?
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the president
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what does the president's cabinet do
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advise the president
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what are two cabinet level positions
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Secretary of defense
Secretary of state |
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what does the judicial branch do?
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reviews laws
explains laws resolves disputes decides if a law goes against the constitution |
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what is the highest court in the united states?
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the supreme court
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how many justices are on the supreme court?
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9
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who is the chief justice of the united states?
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john g. roberts
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under our constituion, some powers belong to the federal government. what is one power of the federal government?
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to print money
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under our constituion, some powers belong to the states. what is one power of the states?
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provide protection
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who is the governor of your state now?
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Christ christie
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what is the capital of your state?
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trenton
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what are the two major political parties in the united states?
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democratic
republican |
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what is the political party of the president now?
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democratic
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what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
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john boehner
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there are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. describe one of them.
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citizens 18 and older can vote
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what is one responsibility that is only for united states citizen?
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serve on a jury
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name one right only for united states citizens.
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run for federal office
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what are two rights of everyone livig in the united states?
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freedom of speech
freedom of worship |
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what do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
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the flag
the united states |
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what is one promise you make when you become a U.S citizen?
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give up loyalty to other countries
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how old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
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18
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what are two ways that americans can participate in their democracy
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vote
run for office |
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when is the last day you can send in federal income tax?
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april 15
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when must all men register for the selective service?
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at age 18
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what is one reason colonists came to america?
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freedom
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who lived in America before the Europeans?
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native americans
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what group of people was taken to america and sold as slaves?
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Africans
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why did the colonist fight the british?
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because of high taxes
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who wrote the declaration of independence
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thomas Jefferson
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when was the declaration of independence adopted?
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july 4, 1776
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there were 13 originals states. name three.
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new jersey
Delaware Pennsylvania |
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what happened at the constitutional convention?
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the constitution was written
the founding fathers wrote the constitution |
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when was the constitution written?
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1787
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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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what is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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u.s diplomat
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who is the "father of our country "?
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george Washington
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who was the first president?
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George Washington
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what territory did the united states buy from france in 1803?
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Louisiana
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name one war fought by the united states in the 1800s.
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civil war
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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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name one problem that led to the civil war.
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slavery
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what was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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freed the slaves
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what did the emancipation proclamation do?
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freed the slaves
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what did Susa B. Anthony do?
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fought for women's rights
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name one war fought by the united states in the 1900s.
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ww1
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who was the president during ww1?
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Woodrow Wilson
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who was the president during the great depression?
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Franklin Roosevelt
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who did the united states fight in ww2?
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japan
germany italy |
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before he was president, eisenhower was a general. what war was he in?
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ww2
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during the cold war, what was the main concern of the united states?
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communism
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what did Martin Luther king Jr do?
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fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans |
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what major event happened on sept 11, 2001 in the u.s?
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terrorist attacked the united states
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name one american indian tribe in the u.s
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Cherokee
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name one of the two longest rivers in the u.s
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Mississippi river
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what ocean is on the west coast of the u.s?
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pacific
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what ocean is on the east side of the u.s?
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Atlantic
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name one u.s territory
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Puerto Rico
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name one state that borders Canada
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maine
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name one state that borders Mexico
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texas
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what is the capital of the u.s?
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Washington d.c
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where is the statue of liberty?
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ny harbor
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why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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because there were 13 original colonies
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why does the flag have 5p stars?
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one for each state
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what is the name of the national anthen?
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star spangled banner
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when do we celebrate independence day?
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july, 4
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name two national holidays
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new years day
mlk jr day |
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what movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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civil rights
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