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64 Cards in this Set
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What are some nicknames given to the U.S. Flag?
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1. Star Spangle Banner
2. Stars and Stripes 3. Old Glory |
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Who was the most famous historian believe to have helped create the first flag?
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Francis Hopkinson
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Who is "rumored" to be the first creator of the flag?
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Betsy Ross
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Francis Scott Key
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He wrote the poem that became that our national anthem. He was also the first to call it the Star Spangle Banner.
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Sons Of Liberty
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A colonial patriot group that the idea of having stripes is believed to come from them.
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Abraham Lincoln
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He refused to have the stars for southern states removed from the flag
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Frances Hopkinson
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The man historians believe to have created the American flag
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Betsy Ross
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The woman most known for and rumored to have designed the american flag
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After a state has been admitted to the U.S. when will a star be added to the flag
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July Fourth
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How should the flag be displayed?
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1. Every day except when weather conditions are severe enough to damage the flag.
2. when a number of flanges are grouped in staffs, should be in the center and at the lowest point of the group. |
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Ways flags should not be displayed.
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1. Damaged or torn
2. To decorate a platform. 3. For advertising purposes. |
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A flag flying half-mast means?
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A symbol of morning
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The liberty bell was first rung to commemorate what major event that occurred in the that year 1776?
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The adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
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What group gave the liberty bell it's name?
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Abolitionists
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What city is the liberty bell located?
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Philadelphia
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The pledge of allegiance was first recited in public schools when and to commemorate what historical event?
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1892 and to mark the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America
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"Under God" was added to the pledge what year?
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1954
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What war was being fought when the poem was originally written?
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War of 1812
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When was the national anthem approved by congress?
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1931
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How did Uncle Same come to be?
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Samuel Wilson of Troy, N.Y. supplied the army with U.S. stamped barreled of provision during the war of 1812
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Four characteristics of a state or independent country.
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1. Land
2. People 3. Government 4. Sovereign |
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Four theories of origin
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1. Force theory
2. Evolutionary 3. Divine Right 4. Social Contract Theory |
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Force theory
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Strongest person in society takes control of it
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Evolutionary
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Societies evolved from families, clans, and tribes
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Divine Right
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God gave people right to rule over society
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Social Contract Theory
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People must give away some of their individual rights for the society to prosper (democracy)
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Government
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An institution that makes public policies
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Public Policy
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Actions by the government
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Legislative power
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Make laws
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Executive power
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Enforce laws
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Judicial power
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Interpreting laws/resolving disputes
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Constitution
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A written plan of government
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Sovereign
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A land area that cannot be possessed by another country
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What two types of democracy exist?
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1. Direct
2. Representive |
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Which democracy do countries use as the basis of government?
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Representative
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Autocracy
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One person rules
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Oligarchy
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Rule by a few people
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Totalitarian
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Total government control over every aspect of society
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Aurhoritarian
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Dictator has complete control of government
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Aristocracy
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A small group of wealthy or socially prominent citizens control the government
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Monarchy
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One person inherits a throne and is head of state for life
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Theocracy
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The state is ruled by a priest or priests
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Junta
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A small group of military officers who seize control of a country's government
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Communism
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The power is in the hands of top communist party leaders
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What is difference between a presidential system and a parliamentary system of government?
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Presidential: The legislative and executive branches are separated and equal in power.
Parliamentary: Legislative and executive branches are tied together with legislative having more power. |
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Unitary
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Power is one central agency
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Federal
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Division of power from a central power to local levels
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Confederate
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Alliance of independent states
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What three government types does the US have?
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1. Representative
2. Federal 3. Presidential |
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What three government types does Britain have?
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1. Representative
2. Unitary 3. Parliamentary |
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Who is the father of political science?
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Aristotle
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How did Aristotle categorize governing systems.
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By the numbers of rulers and by certain principals under which the operated
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How do monarchs acquire power or authority?
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Inheriting the throne
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How is monarchs power limited in a constitutional monarchy?
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They have little to do with making policies and rules
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How do aristocrats acquire their power?
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Through wealth, social rank, family ties, or ability
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What does democracy mean?
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Rule by the people
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Plurality
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When three or more candidates run for election. A candidate with Plurality receives more votes than any other candidate.
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Majority
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Receiving more than half
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When and where did Democracy originate?
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Ancient Greece 500s BC
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Cicero
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Contributed the idea of a universal law of reason that is binding on all people and government everywhere
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How did feudalism help create democracy?
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Individuals had certain rights which other persons were required to recognize
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What English documents helped propel democracy in Britain?
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Magna Carta
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How did John Locke help enhance the democratic process?
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He declared that the government's main purpose was to protect the lives, liberties, and property of the people.
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Most voting decisions in democracies are based on majority rule that is more than what the votes cast.
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Half
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