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What is the supreme law of the land?
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The Constitution.
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What does the Constitution do?
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It sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights.
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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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What is an amendment?
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A change or addition to the Constitution.
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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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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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Speech, religion, assembly, press, or petition.
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
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27.
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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It announced independence from Great Britain.
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life and liberty, or the pursuit of happiness.
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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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What is the economic system in the United States?
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Capitalist economy and 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, and no one is above the law.
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Name one branch of the U.S. government.
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Legislative, executive, or judicial.
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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Checks and balances and separation of powers.
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Who makes federal laws?
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Congress.
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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The Senate and the House of Representatives.
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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100.
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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Six years.
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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435.
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A U.S. Representative is elected for how many years?
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Two years.
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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All people of the state.
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Why do some states have more Representatives than others?
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Because of the state's population.
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Who does the President represent?
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All people of the United States.
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President.
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Who vetoes bills?
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The President.
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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Advises the President.
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What are two Cabinet level positions?
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Any two, such as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense.
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What does the judicial branch do?
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Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if a law goes against the Constitution.
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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The Supreme Court.
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How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
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Nine.
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What is one responsibility that is only for U.S. citizens?
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Serve on a jury, vote in a federal election, or run for federal office.
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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Freedom of expression and freedom of speech, among others.
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
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The United States and the flag.
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What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
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Give up loyalty to other countries, obey U.S. laws, serve the nation if needed.
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How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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18 and older.
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What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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Vote, join a party, help with a campaign, join a civic group, contact officials.
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What is one reason colonists came to America?
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Freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, or economic opportunity.
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
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Thomas Jefferson.
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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July 4, 1776.
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What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
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The civil rights movement.