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100 Cards in this Set
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? |
American Indians |
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Who was the first President of the United States? |
George Washington |
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincon did? |
Led the U.S during the Civil War |
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When was Independence Day celebrated? |
July 4th |
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Who is the "Father of Our Country"? |
George Washington |
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What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? |
Atlantic Ocean |
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. do? |
Fought foe civil rights |
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Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States? |
Ohio river |
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What do Americans show loyalty to when saying the Pledge of Allegiance? |
The United States of America |
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Why did the colonists fight the British? |
Because of high taxes |
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Who wrote the declaration if independence? |
James Madison |
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Which if the following is an American Indian tribe? |
Navajo |
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Why does the American flag have 13 stripes? |
They represent the 13 colonies |
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Why does the American flag have 50 stars? |
One star for each state |
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What is the name of the national anthem? |
Star spangled banner |
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Which if the following are U.S national holidays? |
Labor Day and Veterans Day |
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What is one reason colonists came to America? |
Religious freedom |
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What was the name of the U.S war between the North and the South? |
Civil war |
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Which if the following reasons led to the civil war? |
Slavery |
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What did Susan B. Anthony do? |
Fought for women's rights |
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Where is the statue if liberty located? |
New York, NY |
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What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms? |
April 15th |
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Who did the United States fight in world war 2? |
Japan, Germany, and Italy |
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Which if the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s? |
Spanish-American war |
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Who is in charge of the executive branch? |
The President |
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What does the judicial branch do? |
Decides if a law goes against the Constitution |
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Which if the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? |
Vote and run for office |
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? |
Africans |
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? |
July 4th, 1776 |
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Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states? |
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina |
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention? A. The constitution was written B. The constitution was ratified C. The magna Carta was signed D. The declaration of independence was written |
A. The constitution was written |
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When was the U.S constitution written? A. 1776 B. 1787 C. 1812 D. 1865 |
B. 1787 |
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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? A. Decorated war general B. Inventor of the telegraph C. Fourth President of the United States D. Oldest member of the constitutional convention |
D. Oldest member of the Constituional convention |
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? A. Alaska B. Florida C. Hawaii D. Louisiana |
D. Louisiana |
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What income promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America? A. To register to vote B. To get an education C. To join a political party D. To defend the u.s constitution |
D. To defend the u.s constitution |
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When must all men register for the Selective Service? A. At birth B. At age 16 C. At age 18 D. Men no longer have to register |
C. At age 18 |
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation Do? A. Called for an end to the civil war B. Called for the creation of state borders C. Called for an end to southern secession D. Called for the freeing of slaves in the confederate states |
S. Called for the freeing of slaves in the confederate states |
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Who was the president during world war 1? A. Warren Harding B. Woodrow Wilson C. Franklin Roosevelt D. Theodore Roosevelt |
B. Woodrow Wilson |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? A. The military B. The bill if rights C. Checks and balances D. The federal reserve |
C. Checks and balances |
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What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens? A. Pay taxes B. Obey the laws C. Serve on a jury D. Attend private school |
C. Serve on a jury |
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Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States? A. Freedom to work and freedom of speech B. Freedom to work and freedom to make laws C. Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly D. Freedom to make laws and freedom of assembly |
C. Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly |
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Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s? A. Civil war B. World war 1 C. Revolutionary war D. Mexican-American war |
B. World war 1 |
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What is the supreme law of the land? A. The u.s constitution B. The articles of confederation C. The emancipation proclamation D. The declaration of independence |
A. The u.s constitution |
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What does the constitution do? A. Sets up and defines the government B. Draws boundaries of congressional districts C. Sets codes of conduct for obeying local and federal laws D. Determines whether citizens are prosecuted to the full extent of the law |
A. Sets up and defines the government |
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words? A. We the United B. We the People C. We the Citizens D. We the Americans |
B. We the People |
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What is an amendment? A. A change to the constitution B. A preamble to the constitution C. An explanation of the bill of rights D. An introduction to the bill of rights |
A. A change to the constitution |
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution? A. The preamble B. The bill of rights C. The articles of the confederation D. The declaration of independence |
B. The bill of rights |
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What did the declaration of independence do? A. Declared freedom for the slaves B. Declared equal rights for women C. Declared freedom from great Britain D. Declared an end to the war with great Britain |
C. Declared freedom from great Britain |
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Which of the following includes two rights stayed in the declaration if independence? A. Life and liberty B. Free speech and justice C. Bear arms and pay taxes D. Vote and pursuit if happiness |
A. Life and liberty |
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How many amendments does the constitution have? A. 10 B. 27 C. 36 D. 50 |
B. 27 |
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Who vetoes bills? A. The President B. The majority leader C. The President pro tempore D. The speaker of the house if representatives |
A. The President |
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What is the "rule of law"? A. Everyone must follow the law B. Laws remain the same in every state C. Government leaders are above the laws D. Laws only apply to United States citizens |
A. Everyone must follow the law |
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What is one branch if the federal Government? A. Governor B. Judicial C. Military D. Treasury |
B. Judicial |
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Who makes federal Laws? A. The Congress B. The supreme court C. The attorney general D. The justice department |
A. The Congress |
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes President? A. The vice president B. The secretary of state C. The President pro tempore D. The speaker of the house of representatives |
A. The vice president |
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Who signs bills to become laws? A. The President B. The vice president C. The secretary of state D. The chief justice of the supreme court |
A. The President |
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What is the highest court in the United States? A. The district court B. The superior court C. The supreme court D. The municipal court |
C. The supreme court |
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If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes President? A. The secretary of state B. The u.s attorney general C. The President pro tempore D. The speaker of the house of representatives |
D. The speaker of the house of representatives |
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Under out constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government? A. To make treaties B.to issue drivers licenses C. To provide public education D. To establish police departments |
A. To make treaties |
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Who is the commander in chief of the Military? A. The President B. The secretary of defense C. The u.s attorney general D. The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff |
A. The President |
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What is the capital of Arizona? A. Flagstaff B. Phoenix C. Prescott D. Tucson |
B. Phoenix |
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What isnone right that only applies to United States citizens? A. Speak freely B. Own a weapon C. Practice religion D. Run for federal office |
D. Run for federal office |
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for president? |
18 or older |
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Under out constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? A. Print money B. create an army C. Issue passports D. Provide public education |
D. Provide public education |
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Who is one of the authors of the federalist papers? A. John Adams B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. George Washington |
B. James Madison |
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Who was president during both the great depression and world war 2? A. Harry Truman B. Calvin Coolidge C. Woodrow Wilson D. Franklin Roosevelt |
D. Franklin Roosevelt |
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Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? A. Civil war B. Korean war C. World war 2 D. Spanish-American war |
C. World war 2 |
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During the cold war, what was the main concern of the United states? A. Ciooniapisn B. Communism C. Imperialism D. Sectionalism |
B. Communism |
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination? A. Civil rights movement B. Progressive movement C. Temperance movement D. Women's suffrage movement |
A. Civil rights movement |
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What historical event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United states? |
Terrorists attacked the United States |
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What Ocean is on the west coast of the United States? |
Pacific Ocean |
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Which if the following is a ima territory? A. Cuba B. Guam C. Hawaii D. Panama |
B. Guam |
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Which u.s state borders Canada? A. Alaska B. Connecticut C. Oregon D. Wisconsin |
A. Alaska |
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Which u.s state borders Mexico? A. Texas B. Arkansas C. Louisiana D. Alabama |
A. Texas |
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What is the capital of the United States? |
Washington, dc |
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What is one right or freedom from the first amendment? A. To vote B. Jury trial C. Free speech D. To bear arms |
C. Free speech |
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What is freedom of religion? |
People may or may not choose to practice a religion |
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What is the economic system of the United States? A. Barter or trade economy B. Socialist or mutual economy C. Capatilist or market economy D. Communist or collective economy |
C. Capitalist or market economy |
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What are two parts of the u.s Congress? A. The President and the cabinet B. The supreme court and the superior court C. The u.s treasury and the state of department D. The Senate and the house of representatives |
D. The Senate and the house of representatives |
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How many u.s senators are there? A. 25 B. 50 C. 100 D. 435 |
C. 100 |
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How many years are there in one term of office for a u.s senator? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 |
C. 6 |
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The u.s house of representatives has how many voting members? A. 265 B. 380 C. 435 D. 519 |
C. 435 |
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How many years are there in one term of office for a u.s representative? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 |
A. 2 |
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Who does a u.s senator represent? A. All people in the United States B. All people in the senators state C. Only the People in the state who votes for the senator D. Only the People who belong to the political party of the senator |
B. All people in the senators state |
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How is the number of u.s representatives chose for each state? A. By state location B. By state population C. By state geographical size D. By state political affiliation |
B. By state population |
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How many years are there in one term of office for a u.s President? |
4 |
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In what month is the election day for president? A. January B. June C. August D. November |
D. November |
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What is the main duty of the presidents cabinet? A. Set policy B. Make laws C. Advise the president D. Command the military |
C. Advise the president |
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Which of the following includes two cabinet level positions? A. Secretary of education and secretary of history B. Secretary of energy and secretary of motor vehicles C. Secretary of human affairs and secretary of the navy D. Secretary of homeland security and secretary of the treasury |
D. Secretary of homeland security and secretary of the treasury |
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How many justices are on the u.s supreme court? A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 11 |
C. 9 |
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Which if the of the following includes two major political parties in the United States? |
Democratic and Republican party |
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There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true? A. Only citizens 21 and older can vote B. Only citizens with jobs can vote C. Only citizens 18 and older can vote D. Only citizens who pay taxes can vote |
C. Only citizens 18 and older can vote |
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Current president? |
Donald Trump |
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Current governor of Arizona? |
Doug Ducey |
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Current vice president? |
Mike Pence |
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One current u.s senators for Arizona State? |
John McCain |
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Current chief of justice? |
John Roberts |
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Political party of current president? |
Republican |
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Current speaker of house of representatives? |
Paul Ryan |
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One of nine current u.s representatives for the state of Arizona? |
Ruben Gallego |
