Laws & Government | American History | Symbols and Holidays | system of government | Rights and Responsibilities |
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Who is above the law?
No One!
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What year did all women get the right to vote?
1920
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Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
13 colonies
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What is the highest court in the united states?
supreme court
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Who can run for federal office?
U.S. citizens
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What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
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What is a war that was fought by the united states in the 1900's?
World War l
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What is the capital of the united states?
Washington, D.C
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how many seats are on the supreme court?
9
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What do we show loyalty to when we say the pledge of allegiance
the flag , the united states
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What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews law and decides if law goes against the U.S constitution
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What is the name of the national anthem
Star spangled banner
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How many senators does each state have?
2
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What is one power that is only for the federal government.
Declaring War
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What year was the great depression?
1929
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What was the nation's first motto?
out of many one
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What part of the federal government writes laws
legislative
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How can people become U.S. citizens
naturalize or be born in the united states.
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What is one way to shorten your time to one year and prove your commitment to become a U.S. citizen
serve in the military
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What is memorial day?
A day to honor soldiers who died in the military
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what are 3 national holidays?
christmas, thanksgiving, new years day
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how long is a term for a member of the house of representatives
2 years
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What is one way U.S. citizens can serve their country
obey the laws.
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