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35 Cards in this Set
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What is the name of our national anthem?
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Star Spangled Banner
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Who discovered America and when?
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Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492.
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Name the highest court in the United States.
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supreme court
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What as the Emancipation Proclomation?
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A law that was written by Lincoln and was supposed to free the slaves. However the law did not pass.
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Name the first successful English settlement in America.
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Jamestown, Virginia
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If a law is declared unconstitutional by the supreme court, what happens to the law?
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it doesn't become a law.
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Who is the chief executive of the United States?
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President Bush
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Who landed at Plymoth Rock in 1620?
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the pilgrims
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Who is considered the author of te declaration of independence?
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Thomas Jefferson
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If the president does not approve a bill sent by congress, what may the president do?
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he veto's it.
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What is the bill of rights?
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The first ten ammendments to the constitution.
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July, 4, 1776
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Which term means "the removal of the president from the office"?
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impeach
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Who was Martin Luther king, Jr.?
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A black civil rights leader who faught for rights for his fellow black men and women.
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The U.S. congress represents which branch of government?
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legislative branch
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The Unite States is ruled by wich form of government?
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Democrocy
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What are the stripes on the flag for?
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the 13 original colonies
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What is the title for chief executive of city government?
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mayor
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How many members are there in the U.S. senate?
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100
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Must the president be a native of the United States?
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yes
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How many states are there in the United States, and where is the nation's capital?
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50, Washington D.C.
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Name the three levels of goverment in the United States.
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local, state and federal.
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When was the U.S. costitution adopted?
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in 1787
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Who was president during the Civil War?
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Lincoln
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For how many years is a member of the U.S. house of representatives elected?
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2
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How many members are there in the U.S. house of representatives?
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435
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What is the Constitution?
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our laws
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What is the name of the group that directly elects the president of the United States?
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electoral college
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Who is the officer of the U.S. senate?
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Vice President Dick Chaney
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What is the title for the chief executive of state government?
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governer
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What was the formal name of the document that served as America's Constitution between 1781 and 1788?
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The articles of confederation
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The U.S. constitution has how many ammendments?
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27
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List the three braches of America's federal government.
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legislative, judicial and executive.
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How old must a U.S. citizen be to vote?
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18
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Name the head of government in your city and state.
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city= Mr.Roberts
state= Scott Macllum |
