What are 3 ways that we came to own all of the land that is now the United States?
We took it in wars, we received it through treaties, we purchased it, we traded it, we discovered it and claimed it
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Who is the head of the local government?
The mayor
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Which branch is in charge of interpreting our nation's laws?
The judicial branch
100
Say whether the following are a right or a responsibility:
-attending school
-paying taxes
-serving on a jury
-having a trial by jury
-obeying U.S. laws
If it is 5:00 pm in Atlanta, what time is it in Texas?
4:00 pm
200
Name one of the European explorers and the country he represented
Juan Ponce de León (Spain), Hernando de Soto (Spain), Francisco Vásquez de Coronado (Spain), Jacques Marquette (France), Louis Jolliet (France), Robert La Salle (France)
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Who is the head of the State government?
the governor
200
How many congressmen does each state have?
it depends on the population of the state
200
What is our written plan of government?
The Constitution
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If your mom is in Phoenix on a business trip and your dad is in Omaha, what time would your mom need to call your dad if she wanted to reach him at 11 am Omaha time?
10 am
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Why did European countries want a route by sea to Asia?
They traded in Asia but the land routes were long and dangerous. They thought a sea route would be shorter.
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Which level of government would be most concerned with laws that affect people's daily lives?
State
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Which branch is in charge of enforcing our nation's laws?
the executive branch
300
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
300
If the Denver Broncos are playing a game in Colorado at 3:00 pm, what time would you need to tune in to your tv in Georgia?
5:00 pm
400
Some scientists believe that the first Americans walked across the __________________________ on land that connected what we now know as Siberia and Alaska.
Bering Strait
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Which level of government would be most concerned with the daily services that people need?
Local
400
What building does Congress meet in?
The Capitol
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Name something that is both a right and a responsibility
Going to school, voting, respect
400
Your parents are on an Alaskan cruise and want to call you before you go to bed. They are planning to call at 7:30 pm your time in Georgia. What time do they need to make sure to call in Alaska?
3:30 pm
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What does the motto, E pluribus unum, mean?
"Out of many, one"
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Which level of government would be most concerned with the country's defense?
National
500
Who is the head of the Senate?
The vice-president
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What is a right?
A moral entitlement- something no one should ever be able to take away from you. Something you get just for being human.
500
If you live in Chicago and your best friend moved to Hawaii, what time would you have to call him or her to make sure you reach them after school gets out at 3:00 in Hawaii?