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100 Cards in this Set
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What is the supreme law of the land? |
The Constitution |
Was created in 1787, by the Founding Fathers. |
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What does the constitution do? |
Protects the basic rights of Americans |
Protects the... |
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. Which are? |
"We The People." |
"We..." |
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What is an amendment? |
A change or an addition to the constitution. |
Involves the constitution |
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? |
The Bill of Rights |
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How many amendments are in the Constitution? |
27 |
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment? |
Freedom of Speech |
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What did the Declaration of Independence do? |
Declared our Independence |
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What are two rights in the Dec. Of Ind.? |
Life & Liberty |
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What is the economic system in the United States? |
Market Economy |
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What is the "rule of law"? |
No one is above the law |
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What is freedom of religion? |
You can practice any religion or not practice any religion. |
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Name one branch or part of the government. |
Congress/Legislative |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? |
Checks and balances |
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Who makes federal laws? |
Congress |
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Who is in charge of the executive branch? |
The President |
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The House of Reps. have how many voting members? |
435 |
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What are the two parts of Congress? |
The Senate and House of Representatives |
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? |
6 years |
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How many Senators are there? |
100 |
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Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? |
Senator Roy Blunt |
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We elect a U.S. Rep. for how many years? |
2 years |
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Name your U.S. Representative. |
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver |
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent? |
All of the people of the state |
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Why do some states have more Reps than others? |
Because of the state's population. |
Because it's "larger" |
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We elect a President for how many years? |
4 years |
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In what month do we vote for President? |
November |
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What is the name of the President of the United States now? |
Barack Obama |
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? |
Joseph Biden |
"Joe" |
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president? |
Vice President |
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If both Pres. And Vice can no longer serve, who becomes president? |
The Speaker of the House |
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? |
The President |
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Who signs bills to become laws? |
The President |
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Who vetoes bills? |
The President |
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What does the President's Cabinet do? |
Advises the President |
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What are two cabinet level positions? |
Secretary of Agriculture & Secretary of Health and Human Services |
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What does the judicial branch do? |
Resolves disagreement |
Resolves.... |
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What is the highest court in the U.S.? |
The Supreme Court |
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court? |
9 |
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Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. now? |
Chief Justice John Roberts |
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What is one power of the federal government? |
To declare war |
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What is one power of the states? |
Provide schooling and education |
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Who is the governor of your state now? |
Governor Jay Nixon |
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What is the capital of your state? |
Jefferson City, Missouri |
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What are the two major political parties in the U.S.? |
Democratic and Republican |
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What is the political party of the President now? |
Democratic |
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Reps now? |
Representative Paul Ryan |
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Describe one of the four amendments about who can vote. |
Citizens 18 or older can vote |
Age citizens must be to vote... |
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What is one responsibility that is only for the United States citizens? |
Vote |
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Name one right only for United States citizens. |
Run for office |
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What are two rights of everyone living in the U.S.? |
Freedom of speech and The Right to Bear Arms |
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? |
The U.S. and the flag |
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What is one promise you make when becoming a U.S. citizen? |
Serve in the U.S. military if needed |
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President? |
18 |
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy? |
Vote & Join a community group |
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? |
April 15 |
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When must all men register for the Selective Service? |
Between 18 and 26 |
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What territory did the U.S. buy from France is 1803? |
Louisiana |
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Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1900s. |
World War II |
WW... |
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Who did the U.S. fight in WWII? |
Japan, Germany, and Italy |
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Name one war fought by the U.S. in the 1800s. |
Civil War |
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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. |
Civil War |
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What is one reason colonists cane to America? |
Practice their religion |
To practice... |
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? |
Native Americans |
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? |
Africans |
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Name one problem that led to the Civil War. |
Slavery |
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What was one important thing Abraham Lincoln did? |
Freed the slaves |
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Why did the colonists fight the British? |
High taxes |
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? |
Thomas Jefferson |
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Name three of the 13 original states. |
Georgia, New York, Massachusetts |
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When was the Constitution written? |
1787 |
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? |
Freed the slaves |
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What is one thing Ben Franklin is known for? |
U.S. Diplomat |
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Who was the first president? |
George Washington |
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What did Susan B. Anthony do? |
Fought for women's rights |
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Who was President during WWI? |
Woodrow Wilson |
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Who is the "Father of our Country"? |
George Washington |
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? |
July 4, 1776 |
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention? |
The Constitution was written |
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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? |
World War II |
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one writer. |
James Madison |
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and.... |
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? |
Franklin Roosevelt |
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the U.S.? |
Communism |
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do? |
Fought for civil rights |
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001? |
Terrorists attacked the U.S. |
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination? |
Civil Rights Movement |
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the U.S. |
Mississippi River |
Missouri River and... |
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Name one American Indian Tribe in the United States. |
Cherokee |
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What ocean is West Coast of the U.S.? |
The Pacific Ocean |
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What ocean is East Coast of the U.S.? |
The Atlantic Ocean |
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Name one state that borders Canada. |
Minnesota |
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Name one U.S. territory. |
Puerto Rico |
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What is the capital of the U.S.? |
Washington, D.C. |
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Name one state that borders Mexico. |
California |
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes? |
Because there were 13 original colonies. |
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Where is the Statue of Liberty located? |
New York |
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Why does the flag have 50 stars? |
Because there are 50 states. |
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When do we celebrate Independence Day? |
July Fourth |
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What is the name of the national anthem? |
The Star Spangled Banner |
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Name two national U.S. holidays. |
President's Day & Memorial Day |
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