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1
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What is the form of government of the US?

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Republic

Constitution-based federal republic

Representative democracy

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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U.S. Constitution

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Name one thing the US constitution does.

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Forms the government.

Defines powers of government.

Defines the parts of government.

Protects the right of the people.

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4
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The constitution starts with the words “we the people “. What does “we the people” mean?

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Self-government

Popular sovereignty

Consent of the governed

People should govern themselves

(Example of) social contract

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5
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How are changes made to the constitution?

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Amendments

The amendment process

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6
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What does the Bill of rights protect?

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(The basic) rights of Americans

(The basic) rights of people living in the United States

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7
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How many amendments does the constitution have?

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27

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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

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It says America is free from British control

It says all people are created equal

It identifies inherent rights

It identifies individual freedom

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9
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What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

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Declaration of Independence

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10
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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US constitution.

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Equality

Liberty

Social contract

Natural rights

Limited government

Self-government

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The words “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness “ are in what founding documents?

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Declaration of Independence

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12
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What is the economic system of the United States?

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Capitalism

Free market economy

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13
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What is the rule of law?

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Every one must follow the law

Leaders must obey the law

Government must obey the law

No one is above the law

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14
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Many documents influenced the US constitution. Name one

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Declaration of Independence

Articles of Confederation

Federalist Papers

Anti-Federalist Papers

Virginia Declaration of Rights

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Mayflower Compact

Iroquois Great Law of Peace

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15
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There are three branches of government. Why

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So one part does not become too powerful

Checks and balances

Separation of powers

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16
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Name three branches of government.

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Legislative, executive and judicial

Congress, president and the Courts

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17
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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

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Executive branch

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18
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Which part of the federal government writes laws?

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(US) Congress

(US or national) legislature

Legislative branch

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19
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What are the two parts of the US Congress?

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Senate and House (of Representatives)

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20
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Name one power of the US Congress.

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Writes laws

Declares war

Makes the federal budget

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21
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How many senators are there?

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100

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22
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How long is a term for a US senator?

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Six years

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23
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Senators of NJ

House member

District

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Senators

Robert Menendez

Cory A. Booker

House

Mikie Sherril

District 11

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24
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How many members in House of Representatives?

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435

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25
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How long is term for a member of the House of Representatives?

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Two years

26
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Why do US representative serve shorter terms than senators?

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To more closely follow public opinion

27
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How many senators does each state have?

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2

28
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Why does each state have two senators?

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Equal representation (for small states)

The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

29
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House Speaker

A

Nancy Pelosi

30
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Who does a US senator represent?

A

Citizens of their state

31
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Who elects senators?

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Citizens from their state

32
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

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Citizens in their (congressional) district

Citizens in their district

33
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Who elects members of HoR?

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Citizens from their (congressional) district

34
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

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Because of the state’s population

Because they have more people

35
Q

The president of the US is elected for … years.

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Four (4)

36
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The president can serve only two terms. Why?

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Because of 22nd amendment

To keep the president from becoming too powerful

37
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Name of president

A

Joe Biden

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr.

38
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Vice President

A

Kamala Harris

39
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

A

The Vice President

40
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Name one power of the president

A

Signs bills into law

Vetoes bills

Enforces laws

Commander in Chief of the military

Chief diplomat

41
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Who is commander in chief of US military

A

The President

42
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Who signs bills to become laws?

A

The President

43
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Who Vetoes bills?

A

The President

44
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Who appoints federal judges?

A

The President

45
Q

The executive branch has many parts. Name one

A

President

Cabinet

Federal departments and agencies

46
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?

A

Advices the President

47
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?

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Attorney General 
Secretary of Agriculture 
Secretary of Commerce 
Secretary of Defense 
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Vice President
48
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Why is the Electoral College important?

A

It decides who is elected president.

It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.

49
Q

What is one part of the judicial branch?

A

Supreme Court

Federal Courts

50
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What does the judicial branch do?

A

Reviews laws

Explains laws

Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the laws

Decides if a law goes against the US constitution

51
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What is the highest court in the US?

A

Supreme Court

52
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How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

A

Nine (9)

53
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How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

A

Five (5)

54
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How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

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For life

Lifetime appointment

Until retirement

55
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

A

To be independent of politics.

To limit outside political influence

56
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Who is the Chief Justice of the US now?

A

John G. Roberts, Jr.

57
Q

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

A

Print paper money

Mint coins

Declare war

Create an army

Make treaties

Set foreign policy

58
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Name one power that is only for the states.

A

Provide schooling and education

Provide protection (police)

Provide safety (fire departments)

Give a driver’s license

Approve zoning and land use

59
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What is the purpose of the 10 th Amendment?

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It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

60
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Who is the governor of your state now?

A

Phil Murphy

61
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What is the capital of your state?

A

Trenton

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