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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

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American Indians

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?

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led the U.S. during the Civil War

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When is Independence Day celebrated?

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July 4

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Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

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George Washington

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What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

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Arctic Ocean

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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?

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fought for civil rights

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Which of the following is one of the two longest rivers in the United States?

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Mississippi River

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Why did the colonists fight the British?

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because of high taxes

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Why does the American flag have 13 stripes?

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They represent the 13 original colonies.

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Why does the American flag have 50 stars?

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one star for each state

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What is the name of the national anthem?

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“The Star-Spangled Banner”

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Which of the following are national U.S. holidays?

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Labor Day and Veterans Day

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What is one reason colonists came to America?

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religious freedom

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What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South?

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Civil War

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Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?

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slavery

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18
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Where is the Statue of Liberty located?

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New York, NY

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19
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What is the deadline for filing federal income tax forms?

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April 15

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Who did the United States fight in World War II?

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Japan, Germany, and Italy

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Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s?

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Spanish-American War

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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the President

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What does the judicial branch do?

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decides if a law goes against the Constitution

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Which of the following includes two ways that Americans can participate in their
democracy?

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vote and run for office

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
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Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states?
Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina(The other ten)
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written.
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When was the U.S. Constitution written?
1787
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
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What is one promise made when becoming a citizen of the United States of America?
to defend the U.S. Constitution
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age 18
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
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What is one responsibility that only applies to United States citizens?
serve on a jury
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Which of the following includes two rights of everyone living in the United States?
freedom of speech and freedom of assembly
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Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s?
World War I
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What is the supreme law of the land?
the U.S. Constitution
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What does the Constitution do?
sets up and defines the government
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
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What is an amendment?
a change to 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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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
declared freedom from Great Britain
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Which of the following includes two rights stated in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
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Who vetoes bills?
the President
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What is the "rule of law"?
Everyone must follow the law.
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What is one branch of the federal government?
judicial(exucutive legislative)
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Who makes federal laws?
the Congress
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
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What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
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If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to make treaties
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
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What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
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What is one right that only applies to United States citizens?
run for federal office
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
starting at 18 years of age and older
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide public education
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Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
communism
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Which movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights movement
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What historical event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
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Which of the following is a U.S. territory?
Guam
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Which U.S. state borders Canada?
Alaska
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Which U.S. state borders Mexico?
Texas
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What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
free speech
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What is freedom of religion?
People may or may not choose to practice a religion.
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What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist or market economy
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and the House of Representatives
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
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How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Senator?
6
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The U.S. House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
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How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. Representative?
4
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people in the Senator's state
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How is the number of U.S. Representatives chosen for each state?
by state population
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How many years are there in one term of office for a U.S. President?
4
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In what month is the election day for President?
November
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What is the main duty of the President's Cabinet?
advise the President
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Which of the following includes two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of the Treasury
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How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
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Which of the following includes two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic Party and Republican Party
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Which of the following is true?
Only citizens 18 and older can vote.
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Who is the current President of the United States?
Donald Trump
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Who is the current governor of Arizona?
Doug Ducey
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Who is the current Vice President of the United States?
Mike Pence
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Who are the current U.S. Senators for the state of Arizona?
Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?
John Roberts
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What is the political party of the current President?
Republican
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Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
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Who represents the Arizona 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Tom O'Halleran
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Who represents the Arizona 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Ann Kirkpatrick
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Who represents the Arizona 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Raúl Grijalva
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Who represents the Arizona 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Paul Gosar
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Who represents the Arizona 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Andy Biggs
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Who represents the Arizona 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
David Schweikert
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Who represents the Arizona 7th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Raúl Grijalva
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Who represents the Arizona 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Debbie Lesko
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Who represents the Arizona 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives?
Greg Stanton

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