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What is the form of government of the United States?
Republic
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What is the supreme law of the land?
(U.S.) Constitution
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Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Forms the government
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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Self-government
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How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Amendments
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What does the Bill of Rights protect?
(The basic) rights of Americans
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How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Twenty-seven (27)
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Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
It says America is free from British control.
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What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Equality, Liberty
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The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Declaration of Independence
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What is the economic system of the United States?
Capitalism
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What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
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Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Declaration of Independence
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There are three branches of government. Why?
So one part does not become too powerful
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Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
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The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Executive branch
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What part of the federal government writes laws?
(U.S.) Congress
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Senate and House (of Representatives)
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Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Writes laws
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How many U.S. senators are there?
One hundred (100)
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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
Six (6) years
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Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
Answers will vary — this one depends on your state.
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Four hundred thirty-five (435)
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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two (2) years
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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
To more closely follow public opinion
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How many senators does each state have?
Two (2)
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Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
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Name your U.S. representative.
Answers will vary — this one depends on your state.
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What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
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Who does a U.S. senator represent?
Citizens of their state
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Who elects U.S. senators?
Citizens from their state
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their (congressional) district
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Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
Citizens from their (congressional) district
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
(Because of) the state’s population
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The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Four (4) years
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The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
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What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald J. Trump
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What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President (of the United States)
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Name one power of the president.
Signs bills into law
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Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
The President (of the United States)
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Who signs bills to become laws?
The President (of the United States)
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Who vetoes bills?
The President (of the United States)
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Who appoints federal judges?
The President (of the United States)
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The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
President (of the United States)
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?
Advises the President (of the United States)
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General, Secretary of Agriculture
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Why is the Electoral College important?
It decides who is elected president.
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What is one part of the judicial branch?
Supreme Court
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What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws
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What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
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How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine (9)
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How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
Five (5)
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How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
(For) life
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Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
To be independent (of politics)
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
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Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Print paper money
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Name one power that is only for the states.
Provide schooling and education
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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?
Answers will vary — this one depends on your state.
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What is the capital of your state?
Answers will vary — this one depends on your state.
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There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
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Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Citizens
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What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
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Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Give up loyalty to other countries, Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
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How can people become United States citizens?
Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
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What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Vote, Run for office
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What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Vote
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Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Required by law
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It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Required by law
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