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35 Cards in this Set
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The government collects money from people to pay for things like roads, police, and firemen. This money is called a
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tax
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In most countries, the main responsbility of the government is to create
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rules and laws
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People who are members of a country or nation are called
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citizens
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The number of stars on the United States flag represents the
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number of states in the union- 50
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How are government leaders such as mayors, governors, and senators chosen?
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They are elected. Citizens vote for them.
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Congress is the lawmaking branch of which level of government?
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federal or national
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The head of a state government is called a
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governor
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The head of the federal government is called the
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president
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How often are presidential elections held?
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every four years
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What is the capital of New York State?
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Albany
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What is the captial of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
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Why do people face the U.S. flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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To show their loyalty
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To vote in the United States, a person must be how old?
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18 years old
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The three branches of our federal government are:
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executive, judicial, legislative
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Which branch of the federal government makes the laws?
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The legislature
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Which branch of the federal government carries out national laws?
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The executive branch
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Which branch of the federal government interprets and applies national laws?
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The judicial branch
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In the supreme court, how long are the justices appointed for?
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They are appointed for life.
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
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The president of the United States
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Congress is the governing body of the legislative branch. The Congress is divided into two parts. What are they?
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The House of Representatives and the Senate
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How many Senators are elected from each state to go to the Senate?
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There are two Senators from each state.
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How many representatives are sent from each state to the House of Representatives?
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It is according to the size of the population of the state. Larger states send more represntatives.
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What are the three branches of the New York State government?
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The Legislative Branch, The Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch
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The New York Legislature is made of two parts. What are they?
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The Assembly and the N.Y. Senate
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What is the constitution?
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The constitution is a written plan of government. It is like a book of rules.
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What do the stripes symbolize on the American flag?
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The original thirteen states.
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What are we celebrating on the Fourth of July?
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The date the colonists signed the Declaration of Independence
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What does democracy mean?
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Rule by the people
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Who is head of a city government?
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The Mayor
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Before the Constitution could become law, it had to be ratified. What does ratified mean?
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approved
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What is a monarchy?
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A government that is in the hand of a king or queen.
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What is a dictatorship?
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A system of government where all the power is in the hands or one person. The dictator makes the final decisions for everyone.
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What do the two women pictured on the New York State seal represent?
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liberty and justice
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What does the Statue of Liberty represent?
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It is a symbol of freedom for all people coming to the United States.
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What is a political party?
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A group of people who have similar ideas about how the government should be run.
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