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96 Cards in this Set
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What are the colors of our flag?
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Red, white, and blue.
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What do the stars on the flag mean?
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One for each state.
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How many stars are there on our flag?
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There are 50 stars on our flag.
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What color are the stars on our flag?
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The stars on our flag are white.
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How many stripes are there on our flag?
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There are 13 stripes on our flag.
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What do the stripes on the flag represent?
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The first 13 states
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What colors are the stripes on the flag?
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The stripes on the flag are red and white.
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How many states are there in the Union (the United States)?
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50 states
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What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
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Independence Day
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Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?
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Independence from Great Britain
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What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
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We fought Great Britain in the Revolutionary War.
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Who was the first president of the United States?
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George Washington
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Who is the President of the United States today?
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George W. Bush
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Who is the Vice President of the United States today?
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Dick Cheney
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Who elects the President of the United States?
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The Electoral College
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Who becomes 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?
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Twenty-seven amendments
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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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There are 100 Senators in Congress, 2 from each state.
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For how long do we elect each Senator?
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6 years.
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Name two Senators from your state.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison.
John Cornyn. |
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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There are 435 voting members in the House of Representatives.
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For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?
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For 2 years.
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?
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the President.
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For how long is the President elected?
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The President is elected for 4 years.
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What is the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our Government?
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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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Austin, TX.
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Who is the current Governor of the state you live in?
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Rick Perry.
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Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President die?
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The Speaker of the House.
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Who is Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
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John G. Roberts, Jr.
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What were the original 13 states?
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Virginia, Massachusettes, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hempshire, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pensylvania, 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.
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Germany, Italy, and Japan.
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What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)?
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Alaska
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How many full terms can a President serve?
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Two full terms.
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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 elgible to become President?
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A candidate for President must *be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen, *be at least 35 years old, and *have lived in the U.S. 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 2 Senators.
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Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?
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The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court.
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How many Supreme Court Justices are there?
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There are 9 Supreme Court Justices
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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 executive of a state government called?
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The Governor.
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What is the head executive of a city government called?
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The Mayor.
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What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
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Thanksgiving.
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Who was the main writer of 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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What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?
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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 is the minimum voting age.
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Who signs bills into law?
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The President.
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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The Supreme Court.
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Who was President during the Civil War?
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Abraham Lincoln.
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves.
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What special group advises the President?
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The Cabinet advises the President.
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Which President is called the "Father of our Country"?
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George Washington.
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Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?
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George Washington.
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What was the 50th state to be added to our Union (the United States)?
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Hawaii.
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Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
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The American Indians/Native Americans
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What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrams to America?
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The Mayflower.
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What were the 13 original states of United States called before they were states?
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Colonies.
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What group has the power to declare war?
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Congress has the power to declare war.
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Name the amendments that guarnatee or address voting rights.
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The 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments.
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In what year was the Constitution written?
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The Constitution was written in 1787.
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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
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The Bill of Rights.
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Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constiution and the Bill of Rights?
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All people living in the United States.
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What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
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The Preamble.
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Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?
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Congress.
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What is the name of the President's official home?
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The White House.
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Where is the White House located?
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Washington, DC
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Name one right or freedom guaranteed by the first amendment.
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The right of freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and to petition the Government.
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Who is Commander-in Chief of the United States military?
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The President.
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In what month do we vote for the President?
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November.
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In what month is the new President inaugurated?
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January.
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How many times may a Senator or Congressman be re-elected?
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There is no limit.
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What are the two major political parties in the United States today?
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The Democratic and Republican parties.
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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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Where does freedom of speech come from?
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The Bill of Rights.
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What U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?
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Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization.
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What kind of government does the United States have?
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A Republic.
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Name one of the purposes 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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Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
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To obtain Federal government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live.
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Can the Constitution be changed?
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Yes, the Constitution can be changed.
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What is the most important right granted to United States citizens?
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The right to vote.
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What is the White House?
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The President's official home.
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What is the United States Capitol?
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The place where Congress meets.
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How many branches are there in the United States government?
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There are 3 branches.
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