Questions Flashcards
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Recite the allegiance to the flag
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic, for which it stands. One nation, under God, indivisible. With liberty and justice for all.
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American Government
A- Principal Government
1- What is the form of government of the United States?
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. Republic
. Constitution-based federal republic
. Representative democracy
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2- What is supreme law of the land?
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. US Constitution
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3- Name one thing the US Constitution does.
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. Forms the government
. Defines powers of government
. Protects the rights of the people
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4- The US Constitution start with the words
“We the people” What does “we the people” mean?
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. Popular sovereignty
. Self-government
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5- How are chances made to the US Constitution?
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. Amendment
. The amendment process
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6- What does the Bill of Rights protect?
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. Rights of Americans
. Rights of people living in the US state
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7- How many amendment does the US Constitution have?
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. Twenty seven (27)
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8- Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
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. It says all people are created equal
. It identifies inherent rights
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9- What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
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. Declaration of Independence
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10- Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution
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. Equality
. Liberty
. Natural Rights
. Social Contract
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11- The words “Life, Liberty , and the pursuit of Happiness “are in what founding document?
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. Declaration of Independence
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12- What is the economic system of the US?
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. Capitalism
. Free market economy
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13- What is the rule of law?
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. Everyone must follow the law
. No one is above the law
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14- Many documents influenced the US Constitution. Name one
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. Declaration of Independence
. Articles of Confederation
. Federalist papers
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15- There are three branches of government. Why?
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. Separation of powers
. Checks the balances
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Part B
16- Name the three branches of government
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. Legislative, executive, and judicial
. Congress, president, and the courts
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17- 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- What part of the federal government writes laws?
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. (US )Congress
. Legislative branch
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19- What are the two parts of the US Congress?
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. Senate and House ( of Representatives)
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20- Name one power of the US Congress?
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. Writes laws
. Declares war
. Makes the federal budget
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21- How many US senators are there?
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. One hundred ( 100)
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22- How long is a term for a US senator?
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. Six (6) years
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23- Who is one of your state’s US senators now?
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John Fetterman (Democrat)
Bob Casey Jr. (Democrat)
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24- How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
. For hundred thirty -five (435)
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25- How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
. Two (2) years
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26- Why do US representatives serve shorter terms than US senators?
. To more closely follow public opinion
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27- How many senators does each state have?
. Two (2) senators
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28- Why does each state have two senators?
. Equal representation ( for small states)
. The Great Compromise ( Connecticut Compromise)
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29- Name your US representative
Mary Gay Scanlon
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30- What is the name of the Speakers of the House of Representatives now?
. Kevin Mc Carty
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31- Who does a US the senator represent?
. Citizens of their state
. People of their state
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32- Who elects US senators?
. Citizens from their state
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33- Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
. Citizens in theirs district
. People in their district
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34- Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
. Citizens from their district
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35- Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
. Because they have more people
. Because some states have more people
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36- The President of the Unites States is elected for how many years?
. Four ( 4) years
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37- The President of the Unites States can serve only two terms. Why?
. Because of the 22nd Amendment
. To keep the President from becoming too powerful
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38- What is the name of the President of the United States now?
. Joe Biden
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39- If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
. The Vice President of US
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40- Name one power of the President
. Commander in Chief ( of the military)
. Chief Diplomatic
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42- Who is commander in Chief of the US military?
. The President ( of United States)
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43- Who signs bills to becomes laws?
. The President ( of United States)
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44- Who vetoes bills?
. The President
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45- Who appoints federal judges?
. The President of US
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46- The executive branch has many parts. Name one
. President
. Cabinet
. Federal departments and agencies
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47- What does the Presidents Cabinet do?
. Advises the President (of US)
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48- What are two Cabinet - level positions ?
. Secretary Defense
. Secretary of Labor
. Secretary of the Interior
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49- Why is the Electoral College important?
. It decides who is elected President
. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the President and congressional selection
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50- What is one part of the judicial branch?
. Supreme Court
. Federal Courts
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51- What does the judicial branch do?
. Reviews laws
. Explains laws
. Resolves disputes ( disagreements) about law
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52- What is the highest court in the Unites States?
. Supreme Court
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53- How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
. Nine ( 9)
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54- How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
. Five (5)
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55- How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
. For life
. Until retirement
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56- Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
. To be independent (of politics)
. To limit outside (political) influence
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57- Who is the Chief Justice of the Us now?
. John Roberts
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58- Name one power that is only for the federal government
. Print paper money
. Declare war
. Make treaties
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59- Name one power that is only for the states
. Provide schooling and education
. Provide protection (police)
. Provide safety (fire departments)
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60- What is the purpose of the 10 th Amendment?
. It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people
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61- Who is the governor of your state now ?
. Answers will vary. Josh Shapiro (democratic)
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62- What is the capital of your state?
. Harrisburg
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C_Rights and responsibilities
63- There are four amendment to the US Constitution about who can vote. Describe one
. Citizens 18 older can vote
. Women and men can vote
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64- Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US ?
. Citizens
. US citizens
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65- What are the three rights of everyone living in the US?
. Freedom of expression
. Freedom of speech
. Freedom of religion
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66- What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance?
. The flag
. The US
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67- Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance
. Defends US Constitution
. Serve in the military
. Be loyal to the US
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68- How can people become US citizens?
. Naturalize
. Be born in US
. Derive citizenschip
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69- What are two examples of civic participation in the US?
. Vote
. Join political party
. Join a civic group
. Help with the campaign
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70- What is one way Americans can serve their country ?
. Vote
. Pay taxes
. Obey the law
. Serve in the military
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71- Why is important to pay federal taxes?
. Required by law
. Civic duty
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72- It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one razón why
. Required by law
. Civic duty
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American History
A- Colonial period and Independence
73- The colonists come to America for many reason. Name one
. Freedom
. Political liberty
. Economic opportunities
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74- Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
. Americans Indians
. Native Americans
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75- What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
. Africans
. People from Africa
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76- What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
. American Revolution
. The American revolutionary war
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77- Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain
. High taxes
. They did not have self _ government
. Boston Massacre
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78- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
. Thomas Jefferson
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80- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
. July 4, 1776
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80- The American Revolution had many important events. Name one
. Declaration Independence
. Valley Forge encampment
. Battle of Trenton ( Washington crossing the Delaware)
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81- There were 13 original states. Name five
. New Hampshire
. Connecticut
. NJ
. PA
. Delaware
. Virginia
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82- What founding document was written in the 1787?
. US Constitution
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83- The Federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S Constitution. Name one of the writers
. James Madison
. Alexander Hamilton
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84- Why were the Federalist papers important?
. They helped people understand the U.S Constitution
. The supported passing the U.S Constitution
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85- Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one
. Helped write the Declaration of Independence
. U.S Diplomat
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86- George Washington is famous for many things. Name one
. First President of U.S
. General of the Continental Army
. President of the Constitution Convention
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87- Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one
. Writer of the Declaration of Independence
. First Secretary of State
. Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom
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88- James Madison is famous for many things. Name one
. Fathers of the Constitution
. Four President of the U. S
. One of the writers of the “ federalist papers “
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89- Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one
. First Secretary of Treasury
. One the writers of the Federalist Papers
. Member of the Continental Congress
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B- 1800 s
90. What territory did the U.S buy from France in 1803?
. Louisiana Territory
. Louisiana
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91- Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
. War of 1812
. Mexican American war
. Civil war
. Spanish American war
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92- Name the U.S war between the north and the south
The Civil War
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93- The Civil War had many important events. Name one
. Lincoln was assassinated
. Emancipation Proclamation
. Many battles
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94- Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one
. Freed the slaves ( Emancipation Proclamation)
. Saved for ( preserved the union)
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95- What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
. Freed the slaves
. Freed the slaves in the Confederate states
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96- What U.S war ended slavery?
. The Civil War
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97- What amendment gives Citizenship to all persons born in the U.S?
. 14 th amendment
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98- When did all men get the right to vote?
. After the Civil War
. 1870
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99- Name one leader of the womens rights movement in the 1800s
. Lucy Stone
. Lucretia Mott
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C. Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
100- Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s
. World War I
. World War II
. Korean War
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101- Why did the United States enter World War I ?
. Because Germany attacked U.S (Civilian) ships
. Support the Allied powers England, Francia, Italia…
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102- When did all women get the right to vote?
. 1920
. After World I
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103- What was the Great Depression?
. Longest economic recession in modern history
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104- When did the Great Depression start?
. The Great Crash (1929)
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105- Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
. Franklin Roosevelt
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106- Why did the United States enter World War II?
. ( Bombing of ) Pearl Harbor
. Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
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107- Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one
. General during World War II
. 34 th President of U.S
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108- Who was the United States main rival during the Cold War ?
. Russia or Soviet Union
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109- During the Cold War, what was one main concern of the U.S?
. Communism
. Nuclear war
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110- Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
. To Stop the spread of communism
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111- Why did the United States enter the Vietnam war?
. To stop spread the communism
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112- What did the Civil rights movement do?
. Fought to the end racial discrimination
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113- Martin Luther King Jr, is famous for many things. Name one
. Fought the Civil Rights
Worked for equality for all Americans
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114- Why did United Sates enter the Persian War?
. To force the Iraquí militar from Kuwait
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115- What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in U.S?
. Terrorists attacked the U.S
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116- Name one U.S military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks
. War in Afganistán
. War in Irak
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118- Name one example of American innovations
. Cars internal combustion Engine
. Airplane
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117- Name one American Indian tribu in the U.S
. Apache
. Lakota
. Cheyenne
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Symbols and Holidays
A- Symbols
119- Whats the Capital the United States?
Washington D.C
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120- Where is the Statue of Liberty?
. New York ( Harbor)
. Liberty Island N.Y
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121- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
. Because representatives the 13 original colonies
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122- Why does the flag have 50 stars?
. Because each star representative one state
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123- What is the name of the National anthem?
. The star spangled banner
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124- The Nations first motto was…” E pluribus unum” What does mean ?
. Out of many one
. We all became one
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B- Holidays
125- What is Independence Day?
. A holiday celebrate the independence for Britain
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126- Name three National U.S
. Veterans Day
. Martin Luther King
. Labor day
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127- What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
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128- What is Veterans Day?
. A holiday to honor people in the U.S military
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Juramento
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty, and justice for all.
