Name two national U.S. holidays.
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New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
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New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
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When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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July 4
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July 4
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What is the name of the national anthem?
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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The Star-Spangled Banner
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Why does the flag have 50 stars?
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because there is one star for each state, because each star represents a state, because there are 50 states
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because there is one star for each state, because each star represents a state, because there are 50 states
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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
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because there were 13 original colonies, because the stripes represent the original colonies
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because there were 13 original colonies, because the stripes represent the original colonies
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Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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New York (Harbor), Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
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New York (Harbor), Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
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What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
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Name one state that borders Mexico.
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California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
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California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
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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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Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alaska
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Name one U.S. territory.
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Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
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Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
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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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Atlantic Ocean
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What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
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Pacific (Ocean)
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Pacific Ocean
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Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
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Missouri (River), Mississippi (River)
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Missouri River, Mississippi River
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Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
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Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
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Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Chippewa, Choctaw, Pueblo, Apache, Iroquois, Creek, Blackfeet, Seminole, Cheyenne, Arawak, Shawnee, Mohegan, Huron, Oneida, Lakota, Crow, Teton, Hopi, Inuit
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What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
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Terrorists attacked the United States.
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Terrorists attacked the United States.
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What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
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fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans
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fought for civil rights, worked for equality for all Americans
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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civil rights (movement)
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civil rights movement
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During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
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Communism
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Communism
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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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World War II
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Who did the United States fight in World War II?
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Japan, Germany, and Italy.
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Japan, Germany, and Italy.
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Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
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(Franklin) Roosevelt
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Franklin Roosevelt
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Who was President during World War I?
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(Woodrow) Wilson
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Woodrow Wilson
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
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World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
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World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War
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What did Susan B. Anthony do?
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fought for women’s rights, fought for civil rights
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fought for women’s rights, fought for civil rights
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
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freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate states, freed slaves in most Southern states
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freed the slaves, freed slaves in the Confederacy, freed slaves in the Confederate states, freed slaves in most Southern states
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What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
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freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), saved (or preserved) the Union, led the United States during the Civil War
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freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), saved (or preserved) the Union, led the United States during the Civil War
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Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
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slavery, economic reasons, states’ rights
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slavery, economic reasons, states’ rights
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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
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the Civil War, the War between the States
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the Civil War, the War between the States
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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s
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War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
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War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War
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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
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the Louisiana Territory, Louisiana
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the Louisiana Territory, Louisiana
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Who was the first President?
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(George) Washington
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George Washington
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Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
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(George) Washington
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George Washington
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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, started the first free libraries
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U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”, started the first free libraries
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The Federalist Papers 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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James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Publius
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When was the Constitution written?
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1787
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1787
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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
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The Constitution was written, The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
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The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution.
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There were 13 original states. Name three.
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New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
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New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776
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July 4, 1776
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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(Thomas) Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson
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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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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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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
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Africans, people from Africa
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Africans, people from Africa
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
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American Indians, Native Americans
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American Indians, Native Americans
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
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freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
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freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, practice their religion, escape persecution
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When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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at age eighteen (18), between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
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at age eighteen, between eighteen and twenty-six
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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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April 15
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, write to a newspaper
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vote, join a political party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, join a community group, give an elected official your opinion on an issue, call Senators and Representatives, publicly support or oppose an issue or policy, run for office, write to a newspaper
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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eighteen (18) and older
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eighteen and older
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What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the U.S. military (if needed), serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed), be loyal to the United States
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give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, obey the laws of the United States, serve in the U.S. military (if needed), serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed), be loyal to the United States
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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the United States, the flag
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the United States, the flag
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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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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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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Name one right only for United States citizens.
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vote in a federal election, run for federal office
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vote in a federal election, run for federal office
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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
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serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
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serve on a jury, vote in a federal election
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There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.), A male citizen of any race (can vote)
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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote. Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.), A male citizen of any race (can vote)
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
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Paul Ryan
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Paul Ryan
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What is the political party of the President now?
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Republican (Party)
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Republican Party
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What are the two major political parties in the United States?
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Democratic and Republican
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Democratic and Republican
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What is the capital of Washington state?
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Olympia
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Olympia
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Who is the Governor of Washington state now?
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Jay Inslee
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Jay Inslee
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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, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver’s license, approve zoning and land use
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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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Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
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to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
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to print money, to declare war, to create an army, to make treaties
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)
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John Roberts
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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nine (9)
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nine
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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the Supreme Court
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the Supreme Court
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What does the judicial branch do?
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reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes (disagreements), decides if a law goes against the Constitution
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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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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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What does the President’s Cabinet do?
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advises the President
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advises the President
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Who vetoes bills?
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the President
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the President
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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the President
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the President
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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
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the President
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the President
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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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the Speaker of the House
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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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the Vice President
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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Mike Pence
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Mike Pence
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
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Donald Trump
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Donald Trump
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In what month do we vote for President?
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November
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November
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We elect a President for how many years?
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four (4)
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four
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Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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(because of) the state’s population, (because) they have more people, (because) some states have more people
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(because of) the state’s population, (because) they have more people, (because) some states have more people
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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all people of the state
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all people of the state
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Name your U.S. Representative.
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Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Dan Newhouse, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer, Pramila Jayapal, Dave Reichert, Adam Smith, Dennis Heck
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Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Dan Newhouse, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Derek Kilmer, Pramila Jayapal, Dave Reichert, Adam Smith, Dennis Heck
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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two (2)
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two
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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four hundred thirty-five (435)
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four hundred thirty-five
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Who is one of Washington state’s U.S. Senators now?
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Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell
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Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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six (6)
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six
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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one hundred (100)
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one hundred
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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the Senate and House (of Representatives)
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Who makes federal laws?
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Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature
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Congress, Senate and House (of Representatives), (U.S. or national) legislature
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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the President
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the President
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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checks and balances, separation of powers
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checks and balances, separation of powers
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Name one branch or part of the government.
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Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
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Congress, legislative, President, executive, the courts, judicial
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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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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 the economic system in the United States?
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capitalist economy, market economy
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capitalist economy, market economy
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What is freedom of religion?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
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life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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declared our independence (from Great Britain)
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declared our independence (from Great Britain)
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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twenty-seven (27)
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twenty-seven
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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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speech, religion, assembly, press,
petition the government
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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the Bill of Rights`
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the Bill of Rights
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What is an amendment?
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a change (to the Constitution)
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a change (to the Constitution)
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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We the People
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We the People
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What does the Constitution do?
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defines the government, protects basic rights of Americans
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defines the government
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What is the supreme law of the land?
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the Constitution
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the Constitution
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