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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted
July 4th 1776
What are two parts of the US Congress
The Senate and the House
of Representatives
Who was the President during the Great Depression and WW2
Franklin Roosevelt
Who is one of your states US Senators now
Bill Nelson
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
What are the two parts of the US Congress
The Senate and the House
of Representatives
Under our Constitution some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states
Provide protection (police)
schooling education
safety (fire)
give a driver's license
approve zoning
We elect a US Representative for how many years
Two
When must all men register for the Selective Service
at age 18
What is one right of freedom from the First Amendment
Speech
What does the judicial branch do
reviews laws
What did Susan B Anthony do
fought for women's rights
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now
Nancy Polosi
Name one right for US citizens
vote in a federal election
How many justices are on the Supreme court
nine
There are four amendments to the constitution about who can vote
Describe on of them
Citizens 18 and older
Who was president during WW1
Woodrow Wilson
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the US Constitution
Name one of the writers
James Madison
What are two cabinet level postions
Secretary of Defence
Secretary of Education
Vice President
Who makes federal laws
Congress
Senate and House of Representatives.
What territory did the US buy from France in 1803
Louisiana
What is the supreme law of the land
the Constitution
How many US senators are there
100
What movement tried to end racial discrimination
civil right movement
Name one American Indian tribe in the US
Cherokee
What is one promise you make when you become a US Citizen
give up loyalty to other countries.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members
435
Who is the chief justice of the US now
John Roberts
Name one branch or part of the government
Congress
President
When was the constitution written
1787
We elect a US Senator for how many years
6
What are 2 ways that Americans can participate in their democracy
vote
join a political party
What does the Constitution do
Sets up the government
Who is the governor of your state now
Charlie Crist
What doe we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance
the flag
United States
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for
First postmaster general of the US
Before he was President
Eisenhower was a general .
What war was he in
WW2
How many amendments does the constitution have
27
What is the economic system of the United States
Market economy
What are two rights of everyone living in the US
Right to bear arms
freedom of speech
Name your US Representative
Bill Young
Under our Constitution some powers belong to the federal government
What is one power of the federal government
Print money
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US Citizenship
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US Citizenship July 2010 Tampa
Updated
2010-06-30T13:44:51Z
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