The US then and now

Question 1

Abteilung der Regierung

Answer 1

branch of government

Question 2

System wechselseitiger Kontrolle in einer Organisation

Answer 2

checks and balances

Question 3

Siedler

Answer 3

colonist

Question 4

sich zuspitzen

Answer 4

to come to a head

Question 5

Verfassung

Answer 5

constitution

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abhängig sein von

Answer 6

to be dependent on

Question 7

Exekutiv–, vollziehend

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The president is head of the EXECUTIVE branch

Question 8

die Gründungsvater, die Begründer

Answer 8

“The Founding Fathers” of the United States are the people who led the struggle for independence from Britain.

Question 9

Grenze

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frontier (=border)

Question 10

Justiz–; richterlich; gerichtlich

Answer 10

judicial

legal judgement

Question 11

Legislativ–; gesetzgebend; Gesetzgeberich;

Answer 11

legislative

making and passing of laws

Question 12

Ureinwohner Amerikas

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Native American

Question 13

Chance, Gelegenheit; Möglichkeit

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opportunity

Question 14

Treueschwur auf eine Flagge leisten

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to pledge to a flag

Question 15

Ablehnung, Groll

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resentment

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Oberster Gerichtshof

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Supreme Court

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einen Vorteil wahrnehmen; sich etw. zu Nutze machen

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to take advantage of sth.

Question 18

Steuer, Abgabe

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tax

Question 19

Abschaffung

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abolition

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Waffen tragen

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to bear arms

Question 21

Bürgerrechte

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civil rights

Question 22

Basis, Grundlage

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The powerful army was the “cornerstone” of the Roman Empire.

Question 23

Glauben, Glaubensbekenntnis

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people of every race and “creed”

Question 24

Würde

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She accepted the reward with calm “dignity”

Question 25

Diskriminierung

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discrimination

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Gleichberechtigung

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equal rights

Question 27

Gleichheit, Gleichberechtigung

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to fight for gender "equality"

Question 28

ethische Minderheit

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ethic minority

Question 29

Freiheit, Unabhängigkeit

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freedom

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Redefreiheit

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freedom of speech

Question 31

ein Recht zugestehen bekommen

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to gain a right

Question 32

gewähren, zusprechen

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Equality and freedom were not "granted" to all Americans

Question 33

ein Recht verletzten

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to infringe a right

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ungeachtet

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regardless of

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Religionsfreiheit

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religious freedom

Question 36

Stimmrecht, Wahlrecht

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right to vote

Question 37

Trennung, Rassentrennung

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"Segregation" is a form of discrimination

Question 38

Schwäche

Answer 38

the "shortcoming" of our political system

Question 39

Einmischung des Staates

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state interference

Question 40

alle Bürger gleichberechtigt. behandeln

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to treat all citizens as equals

Question 41

etw. ausmachen, verantwortlich sein für etw.

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to account for sth.

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obligatorisch, verpflichtend

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"compulsory" classes

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Nachkommen, Nachfahre

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He was a direct "descendant" of a king

Question 44

angetrieben sein von etw.

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to be driven by sth.

Question 45

flüchten, entkommen

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to escape (from)

Question 46

ethnische Zusammensetzung

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ethnic make-up

Question 47

Hungersnot

Answer 47

famine

Question 48

Einwanderung

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immigration

Question 49

zunehmen, wachsen

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to increase

Question 50

Schmelztiegel | Ein Ort, wo viele verschiedene Kulturen von aller Welt leben

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New York has always been a "melting pot" of nations

Question 51

multikulturell

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multicultural

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weitergeben

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to pass on

Question 53

Siedler/-in

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settler

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Fähigkeit

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ability

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Leistung, Errungenschaft

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achievement

Question 56

sozial aufsteigen

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advance socially

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seine Werte verraten

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to betray one's values

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in Ehre halten, hoch halten, hegen

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to "cherish" memories

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geprägt sein von, erfunden sein von

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to be coined by

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Konkurrenzfähigkeit

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competitive

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zu etw. beitragen

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to contribute to sth.

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unterstützen, verteidigen

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to defend

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Schicksal, Fügung, Vorsehung

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destiny

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versagen missglücken

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to fail

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vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär

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from rags to riches

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wechselseitiger Respekt

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mutual respect

Question 67

Vaterlandsliebe

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patriotism

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blühen und gedeihen

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to prosper

Question 69

etw./ jmdn. verfolgen

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to pursue sth/ sb

Question 70

Streben nach Glück

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pursuit of happiness

Question 71

Selbstverwirklichung

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self-realisation

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Lebensstandard

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standard of living

Question 73

unveräußerliche Rechte

Answer 73

unalienable rights