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capitalist economy
▪ market economy
What is the economic system in the United States?
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four hundred thirty-five (435)
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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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
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
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▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
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▪ California
▪ Arizona ▪ New Mexico ▪ Texas
Name one state that borders Mexico.
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is freedom of religion?
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two (2)
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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eighteen (18) and older
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
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Pacific (Ocean)
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
What is the capital of the United States?
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one hundred (100)
How many U.S. Senators are there?
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Neal Dunn
Name your U.S. Representative.
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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
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
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Atlantic (Ocean)
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
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▪ New York (Harbor)
▪ Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
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six (6)
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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all people of the state
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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April 15
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
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▪ Puerto Rico
▪ U.S. Virgin Islands ▪ American Samoa ▪ Northern Mariana Islands ▪ Guam
Name one U.S. territory.
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▪ July 4
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
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Marco Rubio
Rick Scott
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
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▪ (because of) the state’s population
▪ (because) they have more people ▪ (because) some states have more people
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
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▪ at age eighteen (18)
▪ between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
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Maine
▪ New Hampshire ▪ Vermont ▪ New York ▪ Pennsylvania ▪ Ohio ▪ Michigan ▪ Minnesota ▪ North Dakota ▪ Montana ▪ Idaho ▪ Washington ▪ Alaska
Name one state that borders Canada.
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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
Name two national U.S. holidays.
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