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99 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 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 constituion, 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?
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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 great britain
- declared our independence (from great britain) - said that the united states is free |
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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 the 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
- market |
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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 |
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks and balances
separation of powers |
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what 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 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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DC has no US Senators
CA - alex padilla |
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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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Eleanor Holmes Norton
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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
- state's population - some state 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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OBAMA
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What is the name of the Vice-President of the United State now?
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Joe Biden
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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 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 the bills to become law?
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the president
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who vetoes the 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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- secretary of homeland security
- vice-president |
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What does the judicial branch do?
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- reviews laws
- explains laws - resolves disputes (disagreements) - 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 G Roberts Jr
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Under our constitution, some powers 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 states?
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- provide schooling and education
- provide protection (police) - provide safety (fire department) - 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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DC does not have a governor
CA jerry brown |
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What is the capital of your state?
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DC doesn't have a capital
CA - sacramento |
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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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democratic
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what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now?
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John Boehner
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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 over
- you don't have to pay to vote - any citizen can vote |
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States Citizens?
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- serve on jury duty
- vote in a federal election |
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Name one right only for United States citizens?
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- vote in federal office
- 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
- the right to bear arms - freedom of expression - freedom of assembly |
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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
- serve in the US military (if needed) |
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?
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18 or 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 - help with a campaign - join a community group |
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When is the last day 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 18-26 |
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
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- freedom
- political liberty - religious freedom - economic opportunity |
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Who lived in American before the Europeans arrived?
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- American Indians
- Native Americans |
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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
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Africans
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Why did the colonists fight the British?
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- because of high taxes
- British army stayed in their house - they 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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What was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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There are 13 original states, name three.
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Maryland
Virginia New York New Jersey |
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
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- The constitution was written
- The founding fathers wrote the constitution |
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When was the constitution written?
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1787
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The federalist papers supported the passage of the US constitution. Name one of the writers.
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- James Madison
- Alexandre Hamilton - John Jay - Publius |
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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin famous for?
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- US diplomat
- oldest member of the Constitutional Convention - First postmaster general of the US - started the first three libraries |
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Who is the "Father of our Country?"
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George Washington
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Who is the First president
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George Washington
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What territory did that United States buy from France in 1803?
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Louisiana
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
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- War of 1812
- Mexican-American War - Civil War - Spanish-American War |
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Name the US war between the North and 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
- economic reasons - states' rights |
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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- freed the slaves
- led the United States during the Civil War |
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What did the Emancipation proclamation do?
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freed the slaves
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What did Susan B Anthony do?
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- fought for women's rights
- fought of civil rights |
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name of war fought by the united states in the 1900s.
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World War II
Vietnam Persian (Gulf War) |
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Who was President during World War I?
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Woodrow Wilson
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Who was the president during the great depression and World War II?
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Who did the United States fight in World War II
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Japan, Germany & Italy
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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
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World War II
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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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Cherokee
Navajo |
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Name of the two longest rivers in the United States
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Mississippi River
Missouri 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 of US territory
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- Puerto Rico
- Guam |
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Name one state that borders Canada
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New York
Washington |
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Name one state that borders Mexico
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California
Arizona |
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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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represent the 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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