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1
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What is the capital of the United States?

A

Washington D.C.

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2
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Who was president during the Great Depression and World War Two ?

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Franklin Roosevelt

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3
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When was the Constitution written?

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1787

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4
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Who did the United States fight in World War Two?

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Japan, Germany, and Italy

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5
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

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The senate and the house (of representatives)

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6
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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress
Senates and House of Representatives
U.S. or national legislature

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7
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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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8
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When must all men register for the selective service?

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At age 18 or 26

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9
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Who vetoes bills ?

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The president

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10
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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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11
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Why do some states have more representatives then other states ?

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Because of the state’s population / because some states have more people

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12
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We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?

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Two years

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13
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Why does the flag represent 50 stars ?

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Because each star represents a state

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14
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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15
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Name one state that borders Canada?

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New York / Maine / Idaho….

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16
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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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17
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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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18
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s ?

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Civil war
Spanish American war
War of 1812
Mexican American war

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19
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What is the name of national anthem ?

A

The star spangled banner

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20
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How many amendments does the constitution have ?

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27

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21
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What are the two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness

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22
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What is the political party of the president now ?

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Democratic Party

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23
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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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24
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?

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New York (harbor) liberty island

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25
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What is the name of the speaker of the House of Representatives now ?

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Kevin McCarthy

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26
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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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27
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Name the U.S. war between the north and the south?

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The civil war
War between states

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28
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Name two national U.S. holidays.

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New Year’s Day
Martin Luther king jr day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving
Columbus Day

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29
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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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30
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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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31
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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
Persian gulf war

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32
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What does the presidents cabinet do ?

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Advice the president

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33
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

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American Indians
Native Americans

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34
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Name one state that borders Mexico ?

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California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas

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35
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What does the constitution do?

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Sets up the government
Defines the Government
Protects the basic rights of Americans

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36
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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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37
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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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38
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What happened to the constitutional convention?

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The constitution was written
The founding fathers wrote the constitution.

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39
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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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40
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How many justices are on the supreme court?

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Nine justice

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41
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for president?

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18 and older

42
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Why did the colonist fight the British?

A

Because of high taxes
No self government

43
Q

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

A

The vice president

44
Q

What is the name of the vice president of the United States now ?

A

Kamala Harris

45
Q

What is one reason colonists came to America?

A

Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Practice their religion
Escape persecution

46
Q

Name one branch or part of the government?

A

Congress
Legislative branch
President
Executive
The courts
Judicial

47
Q

What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did ?

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Freed the slaves
Lead the states in the civil war

48
Q

What does the judicial branch do ?

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Reviews laws
Explain laws
Resolves dispute
Decides what laws goes against the constitution

49
Q

What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance ?

A

The United States
The flag

50
Q

What are two ways Americans can participate in their democracy?

A

Vote
Join political party

51
Q

What are two cabinet-level positions?

A

Secretary of defense
Secretary of education

52
Q

Under our constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of states.

A

Provide schooling and education
Provide protection
Provide safety
Give a drivers license
Approve zoning and land use

53
Q

Name your U.S. Representative.

A

Pressley Ayanna

54
Q

We elect a president for how many years?

A

Every four years

55
Q

Who does the a U.S. Senator represent?

A

All people of the state

56
Q

The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

A

James Maddison
Alexander Hamilton
John jay
Publius

57
Q

The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution. What are these words ?

A

We the people

58
Q

What ocean is on the west coast of the United States?

A

Pacific Ocean

59
Q

Who was president during World War One?

A

Woodrow
Wilson

60
Q

Name one problem that led to the civil war ?

A

Slavery
Economic reasons
States right

61
Q

Name one right only for United States Citizens?

A

Vote in a federal election
Run for federal office

62
Q

Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The president

63
Q

What are the two rights of everyone living in the United States?

A

Freedom of speech
Freedom of expression
Freedom of religion

64
Q

Before he was president, Eisenhower was a general.
What war was he in ?

A

World war 2

65
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Boston

66
Q

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

A

Civil rights movements

67
Q

What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?

A

Speech
Religion
Assembly
Press
Petition the government

68
Q

Who is the commander in chief of the military?

A

The president

69
Q

Name one U.S territory.

A

Puerto Rico

70
Q

Who is the chief Justice of the United States now?

A

John Roberts

71
Q

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

A

Because there were 13 original colonies

72
Q

Who is the “father of our country “?

A

George Washington

73
Q

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

A

Africans

74
Q

Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.

A

Shawnee
Cherokee

75
Q

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

A

435

76
Q

How many US senators are there ?

A

One hundred

77
Q

What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

A

Obey the laws
Serve military
Be loyal
Defend law and constitution

78
Q

What is the “rule of law”

A

Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law

79
Q

What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

A

Serve on a jury
Vote in a federal election

80
Q

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years ?

A

Six years

81
Q

What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?

A

The bill of rights

82
Q

Who is the governor of your state now ?

A

Maura Healey

83
Q

What did the declaration of interest do ?

A

Said that the United states is a free country and declared it from Great Britain

84
Q

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

A

July 4

85
Q

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for ?

A

US diplomats

86
Q

Who is one of your states U.S. senators now ?

A

Ed Markey
Elizabeth Warren

87
Q

Who was the first president?

A

George Washington

88
Q

What is an amendment?

A

A change and an addition to the constitution

89
Q

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

A

Louisiana

90
Q

There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them ?

A

Citizens eighteen and older (can vote)
Any citizen can vote
Women and male citizen can vote.

91
Q

What are the two major political parties in the United States?

A

Democratic and republican

92
Q

What is the highest court in the United States?

A

The Supreme Court

93
Q

What did Susan B. Anthony do?

A

Fought for Women’s rights
Fought for civil rights

94
Q

Who is in charge of the executive branch ?

A

The president
Joe Biden

95
Q

There were 13 original states.
Name three.

A

New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Virginia

96
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The constitution

97
Q

What is the name of the president of the United States now ?

A

Joe Biden

98
Q

What did Martin Luther king jr do ?

A

Fought for civil rights ?

99
Q

In what month do we vote for president?

A

November

100
Q

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

A

July 4, 1776

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