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What do Americans call the year in which they elect their new president?
Election Year
100
How many branches of power are there in the US Government?
3
100
When did the American Revolutionary War begin?
1775
100
Who do Americans refer to when they say, "The Father of our Country"?
George Washington
100
What is the official bird of the US? (give the specific type - Hint: it is not golden)
Bald eagle
200
Which month and which day of the week do Americans elect their president?
1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday in November
200
What are the parts of Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
200
How many original states were there when America was born?
13
200
What is the youngest age one can be President?
35
200
What do the letters 'D' and 'C' stand for in 'Washington, D.C.'
District of Columbia
300
For how long are senators elected for?
6 years
300
How many senators are there in Congress? Why?
100; 2 for each state
300
When did America declare independence?
July 4th, 1776
300
Who was the only president who served three terms?
Franklin Roosevelt
300
What is on the front of a US passport?
The Seal of America
400
Every two years, Americans elect some number of congressmen to the House of Representatives. How many do they elect?
435
400
What are the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
400
Where was the US Constitution written?
Philadephia
400
How long can one be president?
Maximum - less than 12 years. Can only be elected into office twice
400
In the seal of America, what do the arrows and olive branch symbolize?
War and Peace
500
What is the name of the nomination process that the Republican and Democratic parties organize prior to the Presidential Election?
Presidential Primary
500
How many judges does the Supreme Court consist of? For how long are they appointed for?
9; For life or until they retire/resign
500
Who signed the Declaration of Independence in large letters, claiming "King George III won't need glasses to read my signature."
John Hancock
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Who served the shortest time as President?
William Henry Harrison (32 days; died of pneumonia)
500
What are two of the three common nicknames of the US flag?
Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, Star-spangled Banner
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