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96 Cards in this Set
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1. What are the colors of our flag?
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Red, white, and blue
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2. What do the stars on the flag mean?
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One for each state
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3. How many stars are there on our flag?
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50
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4. What color are the stars on our flag?
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White
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5. How many stripes are there on the flag ?
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13
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6. What do the stripes on the flag represent?
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The first 13 states
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7. What colors are the stripes on the flag?
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Red and white
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8. How many states are there in the Union (the United States)?
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50
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9. What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
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Independence Day
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10. Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?
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England
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11. What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
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England
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12. Who was the first president of the United States?
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George Washington
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13. Who is the President of the United States today?
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George W. Bush
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14. Who is the Vice President of the United States today?
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Dick Cheney
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15. Who elects the President of the United States?
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The Electoral College
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Who becomes our President if the President dies?
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The Vice President
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What is the Constitution?
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The supreme law of the land
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What do we call changes to the Constitution?
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Amendments
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How many changes, or amendments, are there to the
Constitution? |
27*
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What are the three branches of our Government?
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Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
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What is the legislative branch of our Government?
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Congress
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What makes up Congress?
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The Senate and the House of Representatives
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Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?
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Congress
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Who elects Congress?
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The citizens of the United States
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How many Senators are there in Congress?
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100
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For how long do we elect each Senator?
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6 years
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Name the two Senators from your state.
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Charles Robb - D
John Warner - R |
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How many voting members are in the House of
Representatives? |
435
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For how long do we elect each member of the House of
Representatives? |
2 years
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S.
Government? |
The President
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For how long is the President elected?
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4 years
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Name the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our
Government? |
The Supreme Court
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What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
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To interpret and explain the laws
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What is the supreme law of the United States?
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The Constitution
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What is the Bill of Rights?
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
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What is the capital of the state you live in?
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Richmond
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Who is the current governor of the state you live in?
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Mark Warner
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Who becomes President if both the President and Vice
President die? |
Speaker of the House
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Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
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William Rehnquist
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What were the 13 original states?
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Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia |
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Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death?”
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Patrick Henry
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Name some countries that were our enemies during
World War II? |
Germany, Italy, and Japan
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What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United
States)? |
Alaska
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How many full terms can a President serve?
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2
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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? |
Candidates for President must:
· be natural born citizens, · be at least 35 years old, · have lived in the United States for at least 14 years. |
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Why are there 100 senators in the United States Senate?
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Each state elects two
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Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?
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The President
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How many Supreme Court justices are there?
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9
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Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
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To gain religious freedom
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What is the head executive of a state government called?
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Governor
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What is the head executive of a city government called?
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Mayor
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What holiday was celebrated for the first time by
American colonists? |
Thanksgiving
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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of
Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of
Independence? |
That all men are created equal and have the right to life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
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What is the national anthem of the United States?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?
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Francis Scott Key
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What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
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18
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Who signs bills into law?
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The President
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61. What is the highest court in the United States?
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The Supreme Court
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62. Who was President during the Civil War?
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Abraham Lincoln
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63. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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It freed the slaves
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64. What special group advises the President?
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The Cabinet
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65. Which President is called the “Father of our Country?”
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George Washington
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66. Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S.
Army and Navy? |
George Washington
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67. What was the 50th state added to our Union (the United
States)? |
Hawaii
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68. Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
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The American Indians/Native Americans
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69. What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims
to America? |
The Mayflower
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70. What were the 13 original states of the United States
called before they were states? |
Colonies
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71. What group has the power to declare war?
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Congress
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72. Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting
rights. |
15th, 19th and 24th
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73. In what year was the Constitution written?
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1787
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74. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution
called? |
The Bill of Rights
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75. Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the
Bill of Rights? |
All people living in the United States
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76. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
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The Preamble
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77. Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?
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Congress
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78. What is the name of the President’s official home?
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The White House
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79. Where is the White House located?
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Washington, DC
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80. Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first
amendment. |
The rights of freedom:
• of speech, • of religion, • of assembly, and • to petition the Government |
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81. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States
military? |
The President
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82. In what month do we vote for the President?
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November
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83. In what month is the new President inaugurated?
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January
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84. How many times may a senator or Congressman be reelected?
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No limit
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85. What are the two major political parties in the United States
today? |
Democratic and Republican
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86. What is the executive branch of our Government?
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The President, the Cabinet, and departments under the
cabinet members |
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87. Where does freedom of speech come from?
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The Bill of Rights
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88. What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is
used to apply for naturalized citizenship? |
Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)
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89. What kind of government does the United States have?
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A Republic
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90. Name one purpose of the United Nations.
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For countries to discuss and try to resolve world
problems or to provide economic aid to many countries |
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91. Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United
States. |
To obtain Federal Government jobs, to travel with a
U.S. passport, or to petition for close, or to Vote relatives to come to the United States to live |
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92. Can the Constitution be changed?
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Yes
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93. What is the most important right granted to United
States citizens? |
The right to vote
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94. What is the White House?
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The President’s official home
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95. What is the United States Capitol?
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The place where Congress meets
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96. How many branches are there in the United States
Government? |
3
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