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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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What is the supreme law of the land?

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US Constitution

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Name one thing the US constitution does

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Forms the Government
Defines the powers of the government
Defines the parts of the government
Protects the rights of the people

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The US 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
Social contract

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How are changes made to the US Constitution?

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Amendments
Amendment process

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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 US

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How many amendments does the US 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 freedoms

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What founding documents said the American colonies were free from Britain

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Declaration of independence

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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

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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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What is the economic system of the US?

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Capitalism
Free market economy

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What is the rule of law?

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Everyone must follow the law
Leaders must obey the law
Government must obey the law
No one is above the law

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Many documents influenced the US constitution. Name one

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Declaration of Indepedence
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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There are three branches of governments. Why?

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So one part does not become too powerful
Checks and balances
Separation of powers

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Name the 3 branches of government

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Legislative, Executive, Judicial

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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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What part of the federal government writes laws?

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US congress
Us legislature
Legislative branch

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What are the 2 parts of the US congress?

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Senate and House of respresnatives

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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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How many US senators are there?

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100

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How long is a term for a US sentaro?

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6 years

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Who is one of your state’s US senators now?

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Rick Scott and Marco Rubio

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How many voting members are in the house of representatives

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435

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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
2 years
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Why do US representatives serve shorter terms than US senators
to more closely follow public opinion
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How many senators does each state have?
2
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Why does each state have 2 senators?
Equal representation for small states The Great compromise (Connecticut compromise)
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Name your US representative
Charlie Crist
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Nancy Pelosi
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What does a US senator represent?
Citizens of their state People of their state
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Who elects US senators
Citizens from their state
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Who does a member of the house of representatives represent?
Citizens in their congressional district Citizens in their district People from their congressional district People in their district
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Who elects members of the house of representives
Citizens from their congressional district
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Because of the state's population Because they have more people Because some states have more people
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The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
4 years
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The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Because of the 22nd Amendment To keep the president from becoming too powerful
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Joseph Biden
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What is the name of the Vice President of the US now?
Kamala Harris
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The vice president
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Name one power of the president
Signs bills into law Vetoes bills Enforces laws Commanders in chief of the military Chief diplomat
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Who is commander in chief of the US military
The president of the US
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Who signs bills to become laws?
The president of the US
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Who vetoes bills
The president of the US
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Who appoints federal judges?
President
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The executive branch has many parts. Name one
President Cabinet Federal departments and agencies
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What does the president's cabinet do?
Advises the president
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What are the two cabinet level positions?
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
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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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What is one part of the judicial branch
Supreme court Federal courts
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What does the judicial branch do?
review laws explain laws Resolves disputes about the law Decides if a law goes against the constitution
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What is the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
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How many seats are on the supreme court?
9
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How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
5
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How long do a supreme court justices serve?
For life Lifetime appointment until retirement
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent of politics To limit outside political influence
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Who is the chief justice of the US now?
John Roberts
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Name one power that is only for the federal government
Print paper money Mint coins Declare war Create an army Make treaties Set foreign policy
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Name one power that is only for the states
Provide schooling and education Provide protection (police) Provide safety (fire departments) Give a driver's license Approve zoning and land use
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What is the purpose of the 10th amendment
It states that the powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
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Who is the governor of your state now?
Ron Desantis
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What is the capital of your state?
Tallahassee
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There are 4 amendments to the US constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them
citizens 18 and older can vote You don't have to pay a poll tax to vote Any citizen can vote
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Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the US
Citizen of the US
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What are 3 rights of everyone living in the US?
Freedom of expression Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Freedom to petition the government Freedom of religion the right to bear arms
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance
United States The flag
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Name two promises that new citizens make i the oath of allegiance
Give up loyalty to other countries Defend the Us constitution Obey the law of the US Serve in the military Serve the nation Be loyal to the US
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How can people become US citizens
Naturalize Derive citizenship Born in the US
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What are 2 examples of civic participation in the US?
Vote Run for office Join a political party Help with a campaign Join a civic group Write a newspaper
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What is one way americans can serve their country
Vote Pay taxes Obey the law Serve in the military Run for office Wok for local, state, or government
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Why is it important to pay federal taxes
Required by law All people pay to fund the government Civic Duty
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It is important for all men age 18-25 to register for the selective service. Name one reasoin
Required by law civic duty
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The colonists came to america for many reasons. Name one
Freedom Political liberty Religious Freedom
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Who lived in America before the europeans arrived?
American indians Native americans
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What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans People from Africa
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What war did the americans fight to win independence from Britain
American revolution
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Name one reason why Americans declared Indepedence from britain
High taxes Taxation without representation They did not have self government
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Who wrote the declaration of indepedence
Thomas Jefferson
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When was the declaration of independence adopted
July 4th 1776
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American Revolution had many important events. Name one
Battle of Bunker Hill Declaration of Independence Battle Saratoga
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There were 13 original states. Name 5
New Hampshire Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware
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What founding document was written in 1787
US constitution
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Federalist papers supported the passage of the us constitution. Name one of the writers
James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay Publius
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Why were the Federalist Papers important
They helped people understand the US constitution They supported passing the US constitution
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Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one
Founding the first 3 public libraries Us diplomat Helped write the declaration of independence
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George Washington is famous for many things. Name one
First president of the US
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Thomas Jefferson is famous for what things
Writer of the declaration of indepdendence 3rd president of the US Doubled the size of the US (Louisiana Purchase)
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James Madison is famous for
4rth President of the US President during the war of 1812 One of the writers of the federalist papers
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Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one
First secretary of treasury
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What territory did the US buy from France in 1803
Louisiana Territory
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Name one war fought by the US in the 1800s
War of 1812 Civil War Spanish American war
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Name the US war between the north and the south
Civil War
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Civil war had many important events. Name one
Battle of Fort sumter Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln Assassinated
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Abraham Lincoln known for
Freeing slaves Saved the Union Led the US during war 16th president of the US
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Free the slaves
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What US war ended slavery
Civil war
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What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the US
14th amendment
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When did all men get the right to vote?
After the civil war During Reconstruction
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Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s
Suan B anthony Harriet Tubman
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Name on war fought by the US in 1900s
World War 1, WW2, Vietnam War
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Why did the US enter World War 1?
Because Germany attacked US ships To support allied powers
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When did all women get the right to vote
1920 19th Amendment
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When was the great depression
longest economic recession in modern history
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When did the great depression start
The Great crash 1929
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Who was president during the Great Depression and WW2
Franklin Roosevelt
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Why did the US enter WW2
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
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Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things
General during WW1 34th president
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Who was the Us's main rival during the Cold War
Soviet Union USSR
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During the cold war, waht was one main concern of the US
communism Nuclear war
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Why did the US enter the Korean war?
To stop communism
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What did the US enter the Vietnam war?
To stop communism
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What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination
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Martin Luther King is famous for many things. Name one
Fought for civil rights. Worked for equality for all americans
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Why did the US enter the Persian Gulf war
To force the iraqi military from kuwait
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What major event happed on 9/11/2001
Terrorists attacked the US
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Name one US military conflict after 9/11
War in iraq
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Name one american indian tribe in the US
Apache Blackfeet Cayuga Cherokee
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Name on example of american innovation
Light bulb Skyscapers Airplane
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What is the Capital of the US
Washington DC
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Where is the statue of liberty
New York
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes
Because there were 13 original colonies
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Why does the flag have 50 stars
Because there is one star for each state Because each star represents a state
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What is the name of the national anthem
Star spangled banner
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The Nation's first motto was E pluribus Unum. What does that mean?
Out of many, one We all become one

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