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1
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What is the supreme law of the land?

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The Constitution

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What does the Constitution do?

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It sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans.

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What is an amendment?

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A change or addition to the Constitution.

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How many amendments does the Constitution have?

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27 amendments.

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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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6
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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The President.

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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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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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100 Senators.

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9
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Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States?

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John Roberts.

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10
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What is the economic system in the United States?

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Capitalist economy.

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11
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What is one right only for United States citizens?

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The right to vote in federal elections.

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12
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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The United States.

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13
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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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14
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What is the rule of law?

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Everyone must follow the law.

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15
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Name one branch or part of the government.

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Congress.

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16
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Who makes federal laws?

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Congress.

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17
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?

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Democratic and Republican.

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18
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What is the highest court in the United States?

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The Supreme Court.

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19
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

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Serve on a jury.

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20
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Name one right guaranteed to only U.S. citizens.

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The right to vote.

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21
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights.

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22
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What is the United States’ economic system?

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Capitalism.

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23
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What is one right that only applies to U.S. citizens?

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The right to run for federal office.

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24
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776.

25
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

26
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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Freed the slaves in the Confederate states.

27
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Who was President during World War I?

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Woodrow Wilson.

28
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

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Fought for civil rights using nonviolent protest.

29
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What is one reason colonists came to America?

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Freedom.

30
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

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Native Americans.

31
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What were the original 13 states?

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Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island.

32
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What is the capital of the United States?

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Washington, D.C.

33
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What is the economic system in the United States?

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Capitalism.

34
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Who is the Father of Our Country?

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George Washington.

35
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What did the Constitution establish?

A

The framework of the government.

36
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

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To obey the laws of the United States.

37
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

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Nancy Pelosi.

38
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What is one right only for United States citizens?

A

The right to vote.

39
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt.

40
Q

What did the Civil Rights Movement do?

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It sought to end racial discrimination.

41
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

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World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War.

42
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What is the name of the national anthem?

A

The Star-Spangled Banner.

43
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Where does the President live?

A

The White House.

44
Q

What is the capital of your state?

A

Varies by state.

45
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Who is the current President of the United States?

A

Joe Biden.

46
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What do we call the economic system in the United States?

A

Capitalism.

47
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What are the first three words of the Constitution?

A

We the People.

48
Q

What is one right that only applies to U.S. citizens?

A

The right to vote in federal elections.

49
Q

What is the supreme law of the land?

A

The Constitution.

50
Q

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

A

Nine justices.

51
Q

Who was President during the Great Depression?

A

Franklin D. Roosevelt.

52
Q

What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

A

Fought for civil rights.

53
Q

What is a right only for United States citizens?

A

The right to vote.

54
Q

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

A

Joe Biden.

55
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What did the Civil Rights Movement aim to achieve?

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To end racial segregation and discrimination.

56
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Who is known as the ‘Father of Our Country’?

A

George Washington.

57
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

A

Declared our independence from Great Britain.

58
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

A

The Civil Rights Movement.

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