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Random Questions I need to know
100

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

100

Who did the United States fight in World War II? 

Japan, Germany, Italy

100

What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful? 

Checks and balances, separation of powers

100

Who is the current president and vice president of the US?

Donald Trump and JD Vance

100

In what month do we vote for President?

November

200

What happened at the Constitutional Convention? 

The Constitution was written 

200

Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?

WWII

200

Who makes federal laws?

Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
Legislative branch

200

Who is our current Arizona Governor?

Katie Hobbs

200

What is the economic system in the United States?* 

Capitalist or market

300

What is the “rule of law”?

Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law

300

Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin Roosevelt

300

How many senators are there and how long is their term?

100 senators, 6 year term

300

Who is our U.S. Representative for Arizona District 5?

Andy Biggs

300

When is the last day to file taxes?

April 15th

400

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

provide schooling and education, provide protection (police), provide safety (fire departments), give a driver’s license, approve zoning and land use

400

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s

War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War

400

How many representatives are there and how long is their term?

435, 2 year term

400

Who is the current speaker of the house?

Mike Johnson

400

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is known for?

U.S. diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac," started the first free libraries

500

Name three of the 13 orginial colonies.

New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

500

Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.

World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War

500

How many justices are there and who is the Chief Justice?

9 justices, John G. Roberts Jr

500

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who wrote the Constitution?

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. James Madison wrote the Constitution.
500

Name 2 federal holidays

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day





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