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1
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name one benefit to being a U.S citizen?

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us passport

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2
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what year was the constitution written?

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1787

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3
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what is the united states capitol?

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place where congress meets

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4
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who signs bills into laws?

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the president

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5
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we gained independence from who?

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England

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6
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for how long do we elect each representatives?

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2 years

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7
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who makes the laws of the U.S

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congress

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8
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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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9
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what is the bill of rights?

A

first 10 amendments

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10
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what is the judiciary branch of our government?

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Supreme court

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11
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how many supreme court justices are there?

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9

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12
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where does freedom of speech come from?

A

Bill of rights

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13
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what is the constitution?

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supreme law of the land

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14
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how many representatives are there in congress?

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435

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15
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for how long do we elect each senator?

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6 years

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16
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who is the current governor of your state?

A

Brad Little

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17
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what kind of government does the U.S?

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republic

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18
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who selects the supreme court justice?

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Appointed by the president

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19
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when was the declaration of independent adopted

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july 4 1776

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20
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what is the supreme law of the land?

A

constitution

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21
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who has the power to declare war?

A

congress

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22
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what is the legislative branch of our government?

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congress

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23
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who presides over your local government

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county commissioner

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24
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which countries were our enemies during WW2

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Germany, Italy, Japan

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25
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who elects congress

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the people

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26
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what are 3 branches of our government

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legislative, executive, judiciary

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27
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what do we call a change to the constitution

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amendments

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28
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who was the first president of the united states

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George Washington

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29
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what is the date of independence day

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July 4

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30
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how many changes or amendments are there to the constitution

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27

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31
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whos rights are guaranteed by the constitution and bill of rights

A

everyone

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32
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which president freed the slaves

A

Abraham Lincoln

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33
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what were the 13 original states called

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colonies

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34
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what month is the new president inaugurated

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January

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35
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name 3 rights or freedoms granted by the bill of rights

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freedom of speech, right to bear arms, no search without warrant

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36
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what is the basic belief of the declaration of independence

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all men created equal

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37
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in what month do we vote for president

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November

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38
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what are the duties of congress

A

make laws

39
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what is the executive branch of our government

A

the president, cabinet departments under cabinet members

40
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name one right guaranteed by 1st amendment

A

freedom of speech

41
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how many senators are there In congress

A

100

42
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which president was first commander in chief of the us military

A

George Washington

43
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who elects the president of the united states

A

electoral college

44
Q

who helped the pilgrims to America

A

native Americans

45
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who was the main writer of the declaration

A

Thomas Jefferson

46
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who is the president of the united states

A

Donald trump

47
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where is the white house located

A

1600 Pennsylvania ave. Washington DC

48
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what is the introduction to the constitution called

A

preamble

49
Q

where does congress meet

A

capitol of Washington DC

50
Q

how many times may senator be re-elected

A

no limit

51
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what is the name of the ship that brought pilgrims to America

A

mayflower

52
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what special group advises the president

A

the cabinet

53
Q

who is the commander in chief of the US military

A

president

54
Q

who said give me liberty or give me justice

A

Patrick Hendry

55
Q

what form is used to become a naturalized citizen

A

N-400 form

56
Q

what is the most important right granted to US citizen

A

right to vote

57
Q

how many terms can a president be elected to

A

2

58
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who was Martin Luther king jr

A

civil rights leader

59
Q

what is the capitol of your state

A

Boise

60
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what is the highest court in the US

A

Supreme court

61
Q

what is the min voting age

A

18

62
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who wrote the star spangled banner

A

Frances Scott key

63
Q

what is the national anthem

A

star-spangled banner

64
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what is the head executive of the city government called

A

Mayer

65
Q

why are there 100 senators in the senate

A

2 from each state

66
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what are the duties of the supreme court

A

to interpret laws

67
Q

what holiday was celebrated for the first time

A

thanksgiving

68
Q

how many times may congress be re-elected

A

no- limit

69
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what are 2 major political parties in the US today

A

Democratic, republican

70
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name of presidents official home

A

white house

71
Q

what is the white house

A

presidents official home

72
Q

what are the first 10 amendments called

A

bill of rights

73
Q

which president is called “father of our country”

A

George Washington

74
Q

what did the emancipation proclamation do

A

freed many slaves

75
Q

what makes up our congress

A

house of representatives/ Senet

76
Q

who is the vice president of the united states

A

Mike Pence

77
Q

what do you need to become president

A

natural born citizen

78
Q

why did the pilgrims come to America

A

religious freedoms

79
Q

who was the president during the civil war

A

Abraham Lincoln

80
Q

what counties did we fight during the revolutionary war

A

England

81
Q

who becomes president if both the president and vice-president die

A

speaker of the house of representatives

82
Q

what are the 49th and 50th states of the union

A

Alaska Hawaii

83
Q

how many branches are there in our government

A

3

84
Q

what is the 4th of july

A

independence day

85
Q

who becomes president if the president dies

A

vice president

86
Q

for how long do we elect each president

A

4 years

87
Q

can the constitution be changed

A

yes

88
Q

name the 2 senators from your state

A

Crapo, Risch

89
Q

which president is “father of our country”

A

George Washington

90
Q

who has the power to declare war

A

congress

91
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what is the introduction of the constitution called

A

preamble

92
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name one right granted by the 1st amendment

A

right to bear arms

93
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how many states are there in the union

A

50

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