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1
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Which countries were our enemies during world war 2

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Germany, Italy, Japan

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2
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Who is head of you local goverment

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Gregory E. Myhre

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3
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According to the Constitution, a person must meet specific requirements in order to be eligible to become president

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Must be a natural-born citizen of the U.S; must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve; must have lived in the U.S for at least 14 years

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4
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Why are ther 100 senators

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2 from each state

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5
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Whoo elects the Supreme Court Justice

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Appointed by the president

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6
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How many supreme court justices are there

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9

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7
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Why did the pilgrim come to america

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For religious freedom

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8
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What is the head executive of a state government called?

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Govenor

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9
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What is the head executive of a city government called?

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Mayor

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10
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Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson

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11
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

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July 4, 1776

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12
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What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence

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That all men are equal

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13
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What is the national anthem

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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14
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Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner

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Francis Scott Key

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15
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Where does freedom of speech come from

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The Bill of Rights

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16
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Who signs bills into law

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President

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17
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What is the highest court in the U.S

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The supreme court

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18
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Who was president during the civil war

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Abraham Lincon

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19
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What did the Emancipation Declaration do

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Freed many slaves

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20
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What special group advises the president

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The cabinet

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21
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What president is called the “Father of Our Country”

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George Washington

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22
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What immigration and Naturalization Service form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen

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Form N-400, application to file petition for naturalization

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23
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Name 3 rights of freedom guaranteed by the Bill of Rights

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-The government may not search or take a person’s property without a warrant
-The right to trial by jury in most cases
-The people have rights other than those mentioned in the Constitution

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24
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Who has the power to declare war

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The Congress

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25
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What kind of government does the U.S have

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Democracy

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26
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Which president freed the slaves

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Abraham Lincon

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27
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In what year was the Constitution written

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1787

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28
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What are the first 10 amendments called?

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The Bill Of Rights

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29
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Name one purpose of the United Nations

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For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems, to provide economic aid to many countries

30
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Where does the Congress meet

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The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C

31
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Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

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Everyone (citizens and non-citizens) living in the U.S.

32
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What is the introduction to the Constitution called

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The Preamble

33
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Name one benefit of being a citizen of the U.S.

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Obtain Federal government jobs, travel with a U.S passport, petition for close relatives to come to the U.S to live

34
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What is the most important right granted to the US citizens

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The right to vote

35
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What is the United States Capitol

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The place where congress meets

36
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What is the White House

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The presidents official home

37
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Where is the white house located

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Washington D.C.(1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W)

38
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What is the name of the presidents official home

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The White House

39
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Name the right guaranteed by the first amendment

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Freedom of : speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly, and requesting the change of government

40
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Who is the Commander of Chief of the U.S military

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The President

41
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Which President was the first Commander in Chief of the U.S military

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George Washington

42
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In what month do we vote for the president

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November

43
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In what month in the new president inaugurated

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January

44
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How many times may a senator be re-elected

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There is no limit

45
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How many times may a Congressman be re-elected

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There is no limit

46
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What are 2 major political parties in the U.S today

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Democratic and Republican

47
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How many states are there in the U.S today

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50

48
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What are the colors of our flag

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Red, White, and Blue

49
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How many stars are on the flag

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50

50
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What do the stars mean

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One for each state in the Union

51
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How many stripes are there on the flag

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13

52
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What color are the stripes

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Red and White

53
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What do the stripes mean

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The represent the 13 original states

54
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How many states are there in the Union

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50

55
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What is the 4th of July

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Independence day

56
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What is the date of Independence Day

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July 4th

57
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Independence from whom

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England

58
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What country did we fight during the revolutionary war

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England

59
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Who was the first president of the U.S

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George Washington

60
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Who is the president of the U.S today

A

Joe Biden

61
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Who is the vice-president of the U.S today

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Kamala Harris

62
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Who was Martin Luther King Jr.

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A Civil Rights Leader

63
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What Holiday was celebrated for the first time by the american colonists

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Thanksgiving

64
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How many terms can a president serve

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2

65
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What are the 49th and 50th states?

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Hawaii and Alaska

66
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Mayor Gregory E. Myhre

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He is the Chief Executive officer, reviews all township bills, and reveiws and votes on all resolutions and ordinances. He is responsible for: Police departmet
Intergovermental Relations
Planning board
Shared servies
Fire comany
Boyscouts
Special/Public events

67
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Council president Amy Otte

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Acts in the absence of the mayor. And is responsible for: Animal control
Stafford EMS and Fire
Adopt-a-drain
Adopt-a-hydrant

68
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Councilwomen Lisa Mower

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Responsible for: Senior advisory Board
Green team
Finance/Budget committee
Planning board

69
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Councilman Thomas Steadman

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Responsible For: Building and Zoning
Planning board member
Environmental Commission
Historical society/Historic commission

70
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Councilman Paul Krier

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Responsible for : Finance/Budget committee
Water / sewer department

71
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Councilman Steve Esposito

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Responsible for : Department of public works
Recycling

72
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Councilman Robert Henken

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Responsible for : Recreational programs
Stafford Schools

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