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100 Cards in this Set
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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the Constitution
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What does the Constitution do?
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- sets up the government
- defines the government - protects basic rights of Americans |
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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We the People
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What is an amendment?
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- a change to the Constitution
- an addition to the Constitution |
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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the Bill of Rights
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What is one right or freedom from the first Amendment? (name one)
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- speech
- religion - assembly - press - petition the government |
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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27
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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- announced our independence from GB
- declared our independence from GB - said that the United States is free from GB |
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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- life
- liberty - pursuit of happiness |
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What is freedom of religion?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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What is the economic system in the United States?
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- capitalist economy
- market economy |
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What is the "rule of law"?
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- everyone must follow the law
- Leaders must obey the law - Government must obey the law - No one is above the law |
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Name one branch or part of the government.
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- Congress - legislative
- President - executive - the courts - judicial |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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- check and balances
- separation of powers |
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the President
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Who makes federal laws?
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- Congress
- Senate and House of Representatives - US or national legislature |
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What are the two parts of the US Congress?
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the Senate and House of Representatives
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How many US Senators are there?
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100
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We elect a US Senator for how many years?
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6
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Who is one of your state's US Senators now?
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Mitch McConnell (KY)
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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435
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we elect a US Representative for how many years?
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2
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Name your US Representative.
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Thomas Massie (KY - 41076)
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Who does a US Senator represent?
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all people of the state
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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- because of the states's population
- because of they have more people - because of some states have more people |
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We elect a President for how many years?
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4
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Donald Trump
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Mike Pence
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Vice President
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Speaker of the House
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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the President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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the President
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Who vetoes bills?
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the President
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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advises the President
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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- Vice President
- Attorney General - Secretary of State - Secretary of Defense |
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What does the judicial branch do?
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- reviews laws
- explains laws - resolves disputes - decides if a law goes against the Constitution |
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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the Supreme Court
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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9
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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John Roberts
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Under our Constitution, some power belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
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- to print money
- to declare war - to create an army - to make treaties |
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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- provide schooling and education
- provide protection - provide safety - give a driver's license - approve zoning and land use |
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
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Matt Bevin
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What is the capital of your state?
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Frankfort
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
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Democratic and Republican
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What is the political party of the President now?
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Republican Party
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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Paul Ryan
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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- Citizens 18 and older can vote
- You don't have to pay ( a poll tax) to vote - Any citizen can vote ( Women and men can vote). - A male citizen of any race can vote. |
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
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- serve of a jury
- vote in a federal election |
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Name one right only for United States citizens.
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- vote in a federal election
- run for federal office |
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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- freedom of speech
- freedom of worship - freedom of assembly - the right to bear arms - freedom of expression - freedom to petition the government |
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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- the United States
- the flag |
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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- give up loyalty to other countries
- be loyal to the United States - serve in the US military if needed - defend the Constitution and laws of the US |
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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18 and older
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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- vote
- join a political party - run for office - help with a compain |
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
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April 15
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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- at age 18
- between 18 and 26 |
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
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- freedom
- political liberty - economic opportunity |
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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- Native Americans
- American Indians |
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
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- Africans
- people from Africa |
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Why did the colonists fight the British?
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- because of high taxes - taxation without representation
- because the British army stayed in their houses - because the didn't have self-government |
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Who wrote 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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There were 13 original states. Name three.
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New York
New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland Georgia |
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
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The Constitution was written.
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When was the Constitution written?
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1787
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The Federalist Paper supported the passage of the US Constitution. Name one of the writers.
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- Hamilton
- Madison |
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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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- US Diplomat
- started first free libraries |
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Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
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George Washington
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Who was thee first President?
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George Washington
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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the Louisiana Territory
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
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- Civil War
- Mexican-American War |
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Name the US war between the North and the South.
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the Civil War
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Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
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- slavery
- states' rights |
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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- freed the slaves - Emancipation Proclamation
- saved the Union |
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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freed the slaves in the Confederate states
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What did Susan B Anthony do?
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- fought for women's rights
- fought for civil rights |
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
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- World War 1
- World War 2 - Korean War - Vietnam War |
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Who was President during World War 1?
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- Woodrow Wilson
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War 2 ?
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Who did the United States fight in World War 2 ?
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Japan, Germany and Italy
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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
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World War 2
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
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Communism
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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Civil rights movement
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr do?
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- fought for civil rights
- worked for equality for all Americans |
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
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Terrorists attacked the United States
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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- Apache
- Cherokee - Lakota |
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States?
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- Missouri River
- Mississippi River |
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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
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Pacific Ocean
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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
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Atlantic Ocean
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Name one US territory.
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- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands - Guam |
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Name one state that borders Canada.
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- Ohio
- New York - Pennsylvania |
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Name one state that borders Mexico.
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- New Mexico
- Texas - Arizona - California |
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What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington DC
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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- New York Harbor
- Liberty Island |
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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- because there were 13 original colonies
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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- because there are 50 states
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What is the name of the national anthem?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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July 4
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Name two national US holidays.
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- Independence Day
- Labor Day - Thanksgiving - Christmas |
