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83 Cards in this Set
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States?
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Blackfeet
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Name one branch or part of the government?
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President
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
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Mississippi (River) and Missouri
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Name one state that borders Canada.
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New York
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Name one state that borders Mexico.
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New Mexico
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Name one U.S. territory.
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Guam, or Puerto Rico
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Name one war fought by the United States in 1800's.
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War of 1812
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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Six
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What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
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Democratic and Republican.
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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The Senate and House of Representatives.
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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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What is the political party of the President now?
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Democratic (Party)
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the U.S.?
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Terrorists attacked the U.S.
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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Civil Rights (movement)
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Who was President during World War 1?
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(Woodrow) Wilson
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Who was the first President?
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(George) Washington
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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(Thomas) Jefferson
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Why did the colonists fight the British?
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Because of high taxes (Taxation without representation)
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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Because they have more people
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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because there are 50 states
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens eighten (18) and older can vote.
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There were 13 originial states. Name three.
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1. New York, 2. New Jersey, 3. Pennsylvania
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States?
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Blackfeet
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Name one branch or part of the government?
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President
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
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Mississippi (River) and Missouri
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Name one state that borders Canada.
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New York
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Name one state that borders Mexico.
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New Mexico
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Name one U.S. territory.
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Guam, or Puerto Rico
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Name one war fought by the United States in 1800's.
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War of 1812
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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Six
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What are the two major political parties in the U.S.?
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Democratic and Republican.
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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The Senate and House of Representatives.
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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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What is the political party of the President now?
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Democratic (Party)
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the U.S.?
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Terrorists attacked the U.S.
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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Civil Rights (movement)
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Who was President during World War 1?
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(Woodrow) Wilson
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Who was the first President?
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(George) Washington
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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(Thomas) Jefferson
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Why did the colonists fight the British?
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Because of high taxes (Taxation without representation)
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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Because they have more people
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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because there are 50 states
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens eighten (18) and older can vote.
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There were 13 originial states. Name three.
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1. New York, 2. New Jersey, 3. Pennsylvania
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Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
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(Charles E.) Schumer, (Kirsten E) Gillibrand
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Name your U.S. representative.
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(Grace) Meng
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Who is the governor of your state now?
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(Andrew) Cuomo
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Name 3 Presidents.
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Adams, Lincoln, and Washington
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Who is the Father of Our country?
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(George) Washington
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How many Senators are in Congress?
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100 Senators
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Where is the White House?
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White House is in Washington, D.C.
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Where is the Capital of U.S.?
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Washington, D.C.
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What month is President's Day in?
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February
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What national holiday is in February?
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President's Day
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What month is Memorial Day in?
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May
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What national holiday is in May?
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Memorial Day
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What month is Flag Day in?
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June
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What month is Independence Day in?
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July
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What national holiday is in July?
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Independence Day
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What month is Columbus Day in?
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October
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What national holiday is in October?
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Columbus Day
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What month is Labor Day in?
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September
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What national holiday is in September?
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Labor Day
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What month is Thanksgiving in?
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November
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What national holiday is in November?
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Thanksgiving
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What color is U.S. flag?
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Red, White, and Blue
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What is the largest state?
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Alaska
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What is the first state?
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Delaware
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How many States are in the U.S.?
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Fifty (50)
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What country is north of U.S.?
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Canada
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Where is Canada relative to U.S.?
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North
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What country is north of U.S.?
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Mexico
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Where is Mexico relative to U.S.?
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South
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Where does Congress meet?
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Washington
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Who is the President now?
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(Barack) Obama
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Who is the Vice President now?
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(Joe) Biden
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Who is the Chief Justice now?
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(John) Roberts
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Name a Federalist Paper Writer?
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(John) Jay
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Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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(John) Boehner.
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Who was first President?
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(George) Washington
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