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There are three branches of government. Why? commencer à apprendre		because of Checks and balances
Name the three branches of government. commencer à apprendre		Congress, president and the courts
Who does a U.S. senator represent? commencer à apprendre		Citizens of their state
Who elects U.S. senators? commencer à apprendre		Citizens from their state
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? commencer à apprendre		Citizens in their district
Who elects members of the House of Representatives? commencer à apprendre		Citizens in their district
Why did the United States enter World War I? commencer à apprendre		to support the allied powers
Why did the United States enter World War II? commencer à apprendre		to support the allied powers
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? commencer à apprendre		Declaration of Independence
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? commencer à apprendre		Declaration of Independence
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one commencer à apprendre		the Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one. commencer à apprendre		Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one. commencer à apprendre		Writer of the Declaration of Independence
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one. commencer à apprendre		one of the writers of the federalist papers
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one. commencer à apprendre		One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. commencer à apprendre		James Madison
Why were the Federalist Papers important? commencer à apprendre		They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
What is the supreme law of the land? commencer à apprendre		U.S. Constitution
What founding document was written in 1787? commencer à apprendre		U.S. Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? commencer à apprendre		July 4, 1776
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. commencer à apprendre		They did not have self-government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? commencer à apprendre		Self-government
When did all men get the right to vote? After the Civil War commencer à apprendre		After the Civil War
When did all women get the right to vote? commencer à apprendre		after world war 1
What is one way Americans can serve their country? commencer à apprendre		Vote
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? commencer à apprendre		Vote, Join a political party
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. commencer à apprendre		Any citizen can vote
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? commencer à apprendre		U.S. citizens
What is the form of government of the United States? commencer à apprendre		republic
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. commencer à apprendre		forms the government
What does the Bill of Rights protect? commencer à apprendre		The basic rights of Americans
Why is the Declaration of Independence important? commencer à apprendre		It says all people are created equal.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. commencer à apprendre		Equality, Liberty
What is the economic system of the United States? commencer à apprendre		Capitalism
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? commencer à apprendre		To more closely follow public opinion
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? commencer à apprendre		powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes? commencer à apprendre		Civic duty
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why. commencer à apprendre		Required by law
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? commencer à apprendre		American Revolution
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. commencer à apprendre		Father of Our Country
What was the Great Depression? commencer à apprendre		Longest economic recession in modern history
When did the Great Depression start? commencer à apprendre		Stock great crash of 1929
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? commencer à apprendre		To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? commencer à apprendre		Amendments
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? commencer à apprendre		27
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens? commencer à apprendre		14th Amendment
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why? commencer à apprendre		Because of the 22nd Amendment

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