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101 Cards in this Set
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What are the colors of our flag?
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Red, white, and blue
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What do the stars on the flag mean?
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One for each state
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How many stars are there on our flag?
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50
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What color are the stars on our flag?
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White
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How many stripes are there on the flag ?
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13
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What do the stripes on the flag represent?
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The first 13 states
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What colors are the stripes on the flag?
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Red and white
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How many states are there in the Union (the United States)?
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50
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What do we celebrate on the 4th of July?
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Independence Day
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Independence Day celebrates independence from whom?
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Great Britain
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What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
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Great Britain
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Who was the first president of the United States?
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George Washington
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Who is the President of the United States today?
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George W. Bush
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Who is the Vice President of the United States today?
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Richard B. (“Dick”) Cheney
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Who elects the President of the United States?
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The Electoral College
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Who becomes our President if the President dies?
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The Vice President
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What is the Constitution?
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The supreme law of the land
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What do we call changes to the Constitution?
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Amendments
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How many changes, or amendments, are there to the Constitution?
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27
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What are the three branches of our Government?
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Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
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What is the legislative branch of our Government?
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Congress
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Who makes the Federal laws in the United States?
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Congress
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What makes up Congress?
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The Senate and the House of Representatives
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Who elects Congress?
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The citizens of the United States
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How many Senators are there in Congress?
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100 (2 from each state)
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For how long do we elect each Senator?
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6 years
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Name the two Senators from your state.
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Robert Menendez – D, Frank Lautenberg - D
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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435
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For how long do we elect each member of the House of Representatives?
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2 years
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Who is the head of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government?
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The President
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For how long is the President elected?
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4 years
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Name the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of the Federal Government?
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The Supreme Court
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What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
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To interpret and explain the laws
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What is the supreme law of the United States?
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The Constitution
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What is the Bill of Rights?
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
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What is the capital of the state you live in?
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Trenton
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Who is the current governor of the state you live in?
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Jon Corzine
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Who becomes President if both the President and Vice-President die?
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Speaker of the House
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Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
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John G. Roberts Jr.
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What were the 13 original states?
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Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Georgia
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Who said, “Give me liberty or give me death?”
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Patrick Henry
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Name some countries that were our enemies during World War II?
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Germany, Italy, and Japan
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What was the 49th state added to our Union (the United States)?
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Alaska
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How many full terms can a President serve?
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2
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Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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A civil rights leader
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What are some of the requirements to be eligible to become President?
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Candidates for President must: 1. be natural born citizens, 2. be at least 35 years old, 3. have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
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Why are there 100 senators in the United States Senate?
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Each state elects 2 senators.
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Who nominates judges for the Supreme Court?
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The President
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How many Supreme Court justices are there?
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9
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Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
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To gain religious freedom
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What is the head executive of a state government called?
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Governor
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What is the head executive of a city government called?
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Mayor
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What holiday was celebrated for the first time by American colonists?
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Thanksgiving
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Who was the main writer of 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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What are some of the basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence?
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That all men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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What is the national anthem of the United States?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner?
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Francis Scott Key
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What is the minimum voting age in the United States?
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18
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Who signs bills into law?
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The President
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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The Supreme Court
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Who was President during the Civil War?
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Abraham Lincoln
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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It freed many slaves
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What special group advises the President?
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The Cabinet
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Which President is called the “Father of our Country?”
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George Washington
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Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?
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George Washington
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What was the 50th state added to our Union (the United States)?
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Hawaii
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Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
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The American Indians/Native Americans
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What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
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The Mayflower
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What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they were states?
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Colonies
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Who has the power to declare war?
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Congress
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Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights.
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15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments
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In what year was the Constitution written?
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1787
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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
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The Bill of Rights
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Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
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All people living in the United States
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What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
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The Preamble
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Who meets in the U.S. Capitol building?
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Congress
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What is the name of the President's official home?
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The White House
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Where is the White House located?
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Washington, DC (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW)
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Name the rights or freedoms guaranteed by the first amendment.
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The rights of freedom: of speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly, and to petition the Government
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Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military?
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The President
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In what month do we vote for the President?
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November
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In what month is the new President inaugurated?
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January
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How many times may a senator or Congressman be reelected?
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No limit
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What are the two major political parties in the United States today?
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Democratic and Republican
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What is the executive branch of our Government?
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The President, the Cabinet, and departments under the cabinet members
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Where does freedom of speech come from?
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The Bill of Rights
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What Immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?
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Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)
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What kind of government does the United States have?
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A Republic
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Name one purpose of the United Nations.
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For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries
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Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
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To obtain Federal Government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live, or to vote
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Can the Constitution be changed?
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Yes
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What is the most important right granted to United States citizens?
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The right to vote
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What is the White House?
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The President's official home
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What is the United States Capitol?
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The place where Congress meets
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How many branches are there in the United States Government?
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3
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What is the date of Independence Day?
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July 4th
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What are the duties of Congress?
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To make laws
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Who is the head of your local government?
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Your town mayor (Ask your neighbors.)
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Which President freed the slaves?
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Abraham Lincoln
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What is the electoral college?
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The electoral college is not a place. It is a process that began as part of the original design of the U.S. Constitution. The Electoral College was established as a compromise between election of the President by Congress and election by popular vote. The people of the United States vote for the electors who then vote for the President.
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