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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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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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for how long do we elect each representatives?

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2 years

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who makes the laws of the U.S

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congress

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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?

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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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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?

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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?

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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?

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constitution

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21
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who has the power to declare war?

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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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who elects congress
the people
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what are 3 branches of our government
legislative, executive, judiciary
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what do we call a change to the constitution
amendments
28
who was the first president of the united states
George Washington
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what is the date of independence day
July 4
30
how many changes or amendments are there to the constitution
27
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whos rights are guaranteed by the constitution and bill of rights
everyone
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which president freed the slaves
Abraham Lincoln
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what were the 13 original states called
colonies
34
what month is the new president inaugurated
January
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name 3 rights or freedoms granted by the bill of rights
freedom of speech, right to bear arms, no search without warrant
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what is the basic belief of the declaration of independence
all men created equal
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in what month do we vote for president
November
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what are the duties of congress
make laws
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what is the executive branch of our government
the president, cabinet departments under cabinet members
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name one right guaranteed by 1st amendment
freedom of speech
41
how many senators are there In congress
100
42
which president was first commander in chief of the us military
George Washington
43
who elects the president of the united states
electoral college
44
who helped the pilgrims to America
native Americans
45
who was the main writer of the declaration
Thomas Jefferson
46
who is the president of the united states
Donald trump
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where is the white house located
1600 Pennsylvania ave. Washington DC
48
what is the introduction to the constitution called
preamble
49
where does congress meet
capitol of Washington DC
50
how many times may senator be re-elected
no limit
51
what is the name of the ship that brought pilgrims to America
mayflower
52
what special group advises the president
the cabinet
53
who is the commander in chief of the US military
president
54
who said give me liberty or give me justice
Patrick Hendry
55
what form is used to become a naturalized citizen
N-400 form
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what is the most important right granted to US citizen
right to vote
57
how many terms can a president be elected to
2
58
who was Martin Luther king jr
civil rights leader
59
what is the capitol of your state
Boise
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what is the highest court in the US
Supreme court
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what is the min voting age
18
62
who wrote the star spangled banner
Frances Scott key
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what is the national anthem
star-spangled banner
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what is the head executive of the city government called
Mayer
65
why are there 100 senators in the senate
2 from each state
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what are the duties of the supreme court
to interpret laws
67
what holiday was celebrated for the first time
thanksgiving
68
how many times may congress be re-elected
no- limit
69
what are 2 major political parties in the US today
Democratic, republican
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name of presidents official home
white house
71
what is the white house
presidents official home
72
what are the first 10 amendments called
bill of rights
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which president is called "father of our country"
George Washington
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what did the emancipation proclamation do
freed many slaves
75
what makes up our congress
house of representatives/ Senet
76
who is the vice president of the united states
Mike Pence
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what do you need to become president
natural born citizen
78
why did the pilgrims come to America
religious freedoms
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who was the president during the civil war
Abraham Lincoln
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what counties did we fight during the revolutionary war
England
81
who becomes president if both the president and vice-president die
speaker of the house of representatives
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what are the 49th and 50th states of the union
Alaska Hawaii
83
how many branches are there in our government
3
84
what is the 4th of july
independence day
85
who becomes president if the president dies
vice president
86
for how long do we elect each president
4 years
87
can the constitution be changed
yes
88
name the 2 senators from your state
Crapo, Risch
89
which president is "father of our country"
George Washington
90
who has the power to declare war
congress
91
what is the introduction of the constitution called
preamble
92
name one right granted by the 1st amendment
right to bear arms
93
how many states are there in the union
50

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