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Chamber
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room
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be
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be
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Washington
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/
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8th amnedment
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...
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dollar bill
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dollar bill
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quota
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a limitation on imports
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Can constitution be changed?
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Yes
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power to declare war
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congress
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26th Amendment
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Voting age is 18
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can the constitution be changed?
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yes
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stars on flag
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number of states
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potential
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possible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality
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What president freed the slaves?
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Abraham Lincoln
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Who nominates the supreme court judges?
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President
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Tolerance
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responsibility to respect the rights of others; accept and respect others EVEN IF you don't agree with them
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Initiative
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Procedure that enables citizens to place proposals for laws and amendments directly on the ballot for voter approval.
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Naturalization Process
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Must demonstrate knowledge of American history and principles and speak and write English
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Responsibilities
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___________ are things we should do; they are obligations that we fulfill or complete voluntarily.
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Right
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In the Bill of Rights, something everyone gets to have in their nature.
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What does the Statue of Liberty symbolize?
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freedom
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What were the thirteen original states of the united States called?
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Colonie
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Whos the head of the executive branch?
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President
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What special group advises the president?
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The cabinet
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political participation
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taking part in influencing the policies or leadership of government
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Establishment Clause
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First Amendment ban on laws "respecting an establishment of religion."
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When did settlers from France first establish communities on the St. Lawrence River
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...
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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July 4
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denaturalization
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legal process where the gov't takes away someone's citizenship because of lying or fraud on their application
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Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
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george washington
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Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
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World War II
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jury duty
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the responsibility of every citizen to serve on a jury when called.
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19th amendment
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1920: gave women the right to vote
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the exclusionary rule
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-evidence gathered illegally can NOT be used in court
-used to keep police from abusing power (Mapp v Ohio)
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What is the US Capitol?
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Where the Congress meets
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We elect a President for how many years?
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4
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Who presides over the U.S. supreme court?
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Chief Justice
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How many branches are there in our government?
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3
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What country did we fight during the Revolutionary War?
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England
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July 4, 1776
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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What is the White House?
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The President's official home
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census
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an offical count of all the people living in the country or region
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in what month is the new president inaugurated?
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January
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what is devolution?
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some legislative and policy making powers have been transferred from Parliament and given to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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What is the one problem that led to the Civil War?
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Slavery
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We elect a us senator for how many years?
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6
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Name some countries that were our enemies during World War II.
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Germany, Italy, Japan
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What is the legislative branch in our government?
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Law making
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the US?
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Communism
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How many states are there in the US today?
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50
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Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
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Franklin Roosevelt
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What do the stars on are flag represent?
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50 states
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Who was the president during the civil war?
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Abraham Lincoln
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Why do some states have more representatives than other states?
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the state's population
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Free Exercise Clause
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1st Amendment: the gov't can't force people to practice or NOT pratice any particular religion
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Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
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The American Indians/Native Americans
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for how long do we elect the representatives
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2 years
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What is the term used for a system that divides power between a central government and several regional governments?
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Federalism
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14th Amendment
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Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
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Freedom of Assembly
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Right to gather peacefully in a large group
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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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, Attorney General, Vice President
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65. What is a minimum voting age in the United States?
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Eighteen (18)
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What does the initials USA stand for?
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United States of America
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what is the name of the collection of essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay who were supporters of the constitution?
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The Federalist
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no one is above the law
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What is rule of law?
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Which countries were our three main enemies during world war II?
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Germany, Italy and Japan
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Name 3 main countries that were our enemies during World War 11?
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Germany, Italy, Japan
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Name the amendments that guarantee or address voting rights.
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14th, 15th and 19th
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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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the Civil war
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who is the commander in chief of the US military?
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the president
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New York ( Harbor )
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where is the statue of liberty?
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Name one state that borders Canada.
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Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
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What are the positives of Lottery
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1) Medicare
2) Building Roads and Bridges
3) defending the nation
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What do the stripes on the flag represent?
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The original 13 colonies
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Name 1 problem that led to the Civil War?
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slavery
economic reasons
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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(Nancy) Pelosi
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When is the last day you can send in the federal income tax form?
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April 15
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name one RIGHTS only for United States citizens?
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vote in a federal election
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Name the two senators from the state of Florida.
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Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio
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What major event happened on Sept. 11, 2001 in the US?
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Terrorist attack on the US
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if both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president
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the speaker of the house
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What are the 2 parts of the Congress?
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Senate and the house of representatives
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5. What is an amendment?
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A: a change to the Constitution.
A: An addition to the constitution.
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What are the duties of the Supreme Court?
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To interpret and explain the laws
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democracy can only be legitimate if...
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it allows all people (and their views) to be viewed as equal.
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14. Name one branch or part of the government.
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A: Congress
A: Legislative
A: President
A: Executive
A: The courts
A: Judicial
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What is the name of the Vice President of the U.S. now?
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Joseph R. Biden Jr (Joe Biden)
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51. According to the Constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become President. Name one of these requirements.
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Must be a natural born citizen of the United States; must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve; must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years.
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what are the 3 types of election that citizens can vote in?
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local (local reps), general (MPs) and european (MEPs)
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Preamble
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Introduction
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lives
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lives
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come
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/
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1st amendment
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...
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one hundred
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one hundred
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respect
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show consideration for others
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Who vetoes bills
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The President
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head of local government
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driscoll
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Guaranteed Rights
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Security, equality, and liberty
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vote
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express a choice or opinion
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first 10 amendments
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bill of rights
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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27
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What government department is responsible for immigration and naturalization?
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federal government
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How many senators are in congress?
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102
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2 Counsuls
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command military, directed government, one year terms, veto against each other
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Liberal Democracy
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Ideology stressing individual rights and expressing faith in popular control of government.
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5th Amendment
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Stops the national government from treating you unfairly
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non-citizens
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Five to six million ___________ are living in the United States illegally. Some were refused permission to immigrate; others never applied for permission because they feared a long, slow process or being turned down.
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Who has the power to declare war?
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Congress
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24. Name your U.S. Representative.
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A: Corrine Brown
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What is congress made of?
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Senators and Representatives
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In what year was the constitution written?
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1787
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Slander
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an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
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Which group of Aboriginal peoples make up more than half the population of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
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Inuit
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What month do we vote for president?
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November
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refugee
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people fleeing persecution or
danger from their home country
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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Louisiana territory
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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40. What is the capital of your state?
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Tallahassee
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8th amendment
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
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What kind of government does the US have?
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Democracy
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Woodrow Wilson
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Who was President during World War I?
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Who are the Arkansas senators?
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Blanche Lincoln, Tim Hutchison
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What are the duties of congress?
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To make laws
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What is the legislative branch of our government?
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Congress
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George Washington
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Who is the Father of Our Country?
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Which President is called the "Father of our Country"?
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George Washington
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values
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beliefs or ideals that guide the way people live
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what is the introduction to the constitution called?
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the preamble
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Search Warrant
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Written document signed by a judge, saying exactly who, what, where will be searched and what they're looking for.
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what helps shape the political climate?
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the mass media
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What territory did the US buy from the France in 1803?
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Louisiana
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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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us diplomat
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Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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A civil rights leader.
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What three countries were the most important enemies of the United States during WW2?
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Japan, Germany, Italy
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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six
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Where does the Congress meet?
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US Capitol in Washington DC
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What are two major political parties in the US?
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Democratic and Rebublican
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Gross Income
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The TOTAL amount of your income BEFORE you claim any exemptions or deductions.
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When must all men register for the selective service?
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age 18
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Deduction
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when a person can reduce the amount of income they have to pay taxes on
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Do you receive welfare or money from the government?
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(Answer truthfully)
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name the 2 senators from your state
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grassley and harkin
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Who is the Vice-President of the U.S. today?
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Joe Biden
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Freedom of the Press
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Right for the press (newspaper, tv news) to publish truthful stories about the government
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If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
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the Vice President
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95. In what month do we vote for the President?
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November
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What is the legislative or law making body of the state of Florida?
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Florida State Legislature
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40. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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A: Nine (9)
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John Roberts
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Who is the chief justice of the United States?
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Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?
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Patrick Henry
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What is the supreme law of the United States called?
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the Constitution
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What is the national anthem of the United States?
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The Start-Spangled Banner
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military
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the President
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what are the 2 major political parties in the US today?
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Democratic and Republican
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Barack Obama
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What Is The Name Of The President Of The United States Now?*
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What is the economic system in the United States?
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capitalist economy, market economy
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Name the six rights guaranteed by Amendment One.
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establishment clause, free exercise clause, freedom of speech, free press, free assembly, right to petition
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What are the 1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution called?
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Bill of Rights
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When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
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April 15
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What does the Constitution do?
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A: sets up the government
A: defines the government
A: protects basic rights of Americans
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
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The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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vote and run for office
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what did the emancipation proclamation do?
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*freed the slaves
*freed slaves in the Confederacy
*free slaves in the confederate states
*freed slaves in most southern states
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about voting. Describe one of them.
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Citizens 18 and older can vote
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What are the two parts of the US congress
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Senate and the House
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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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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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Speech, religion, assembly, press, petition the government
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76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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Freed the slaves
A: Freed slaves in the Confederacy
A: Freed slaves in the Confederate states
A: Freed slaves in most Southern states
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Why do we have three branches of government?
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Three branches of government divide government power
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what is the concept of democracy?
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A type of government based on the principle that all people are equal and collectively hold power.
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50. Name one responsibility that is only for United States citizens.
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A: Vote in a federal election
A: Serve on a jury
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Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States
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To obtain Federal Government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live
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What is one promise you make when you become a US citizen?
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Be loyal to the US, obey US laws
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California
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California
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here
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/
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Hearing
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public discussion
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Who vetoes bills?
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President
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Harry Truman
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President from 1945-1952
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Responsibility
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what you should do
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speaker of the house
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john boehner
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when was the constitution written?
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1787
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Congress
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Legislative branch of the U.S. government
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name one state that borders canada?
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alaska
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law of soil
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born in the US
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Who signs bills into law?
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The president
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what ocedan east coast of us
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atlantic
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Referendum
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citizens reject laws by petitions and voting
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The house of representatives has how many voting members?
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435
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Which President was the first Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy?
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George Washington
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informed voter
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responsibility to read the news; attend school, local, and other government meetings when you can to make your voice known
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Review laws
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What does the judicial branch do?
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Deportation
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Sending people back to their home country.
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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New York
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Eliot Engel
Charles Rangel
Anthony Weiner
Pete King
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Name your U.S Representatives.
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Duties of Citizenship
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things a citizen MUST do
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who wrote the star-spangled banner?
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Francis Scott Key
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State Treasurer
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handles all money receieved by the state
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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What is the supreme law of the U.S.?
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Constitution
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the federalist pape5rs supported the passage of the U.S. constitution. name one of the writers.
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*James Madison
*Alexander Hamilton
*John Jay
*Publius
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Who is in charge of the executive branch
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President
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Exemption
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When a person doesn't have to pay taxes on all or part of their income.
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Where is the statue of liberty
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New York harbor
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The first pilgrims sailed to America in what ship?
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the mayflower
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social capital
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bonds of trust and reciprocity between citizens that holds modern societies together
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what country did we fight in the revolutionary war?
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england
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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9
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Who is the Governor of your state now?
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Mike
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What is the political party of the president now?
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Democrat
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who is the cief justice of the suprememer court
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roberts
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ND Senate
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one of the two bodies of the legislative branch
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what is the capital of the unites states?
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Washington D.C
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what kinda of government does the United States have?
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Republican/ Representative Democracy
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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
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provide schooling and education
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What is the name of the President now
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Barack Obama
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why did the pilgrims come to America?
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for religious freedom
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Name the highest part of the Judiciary Branch of our government?
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Supreme Court
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Speech
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What is one right or freedom from the first amendment?
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Who was President during World War I?
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* (Woodrow) Wilson
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six(6)
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We Elect A U.S Senator For How Many Years?
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What U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship?
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Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)
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Taxable (Net) Income
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income on which tax must be paid; total income minus exemptions and deductions
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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the supreme court
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name the thirteen original states.
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Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island and Maryland
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What is the most important right granted to United States citizens?
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The right to vote
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Who is the " Father of Our Country"?
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* (George) Washington
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who said give me liberty or give me death
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patrick henry
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47. What are the 49th and 50th states of the Union?
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Alaska and Hawaii
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What ocean is on the East coast of the United states?
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Atlantic Ocean
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why do we celebrate the 4th of July?
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our independence from England
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The Flag
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What Do We Show Loyalty To When We Say The Pledge Of Allegiance?
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why does the flag have 13 strips
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because there were 13 original colonies
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71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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A: The Louisiana Territory
A: Louisiana
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What is 1 thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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Started the first free libraries
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89. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
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A: Pacific (Ocean)
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
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Missouri or the Mississippi
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Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Worship
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What are two rights for everyone living in the U.S?
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Why did the colonists fight the British?
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* because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
* because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
* because they didn't have self-government
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How many stars are there on our flag?
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There are 50 stars on our flag.
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According to the constitution, a person must meet certain requirements in order to be eligible to become president. Name these requirements:
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Must be a natural born citizen of the US, must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve, must have lived in the united states for at least 14 years.
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you are born in the US
you are naturalized
you were 18 or younger when parents were naturalized
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what are the three requirements to be a citizen of the united states
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