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100

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what fouding document?

Declaration of Independence

100

Who does a U.S. senator represent?

-Citizens of their state
-People of their state

100

The Federalist Papers  supported the passing of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

-James Madison
-Alexander Hamilton
-John Jay
-Publius

100

Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?

To stop the spread of communism

100

The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

Four (4) years

200

What is the economic system of the United States?

-Capitalism
-Free market economy

200

Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens from their state

200

Why were the Federalist Papers important?

-They helped people understand the Constitution
-They supported the passing of the Constitution

200

What did the civil rights movement do?

Fought to end racial discrimination

200

The president of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

-Because of the 22nd Amendment
-To keep the president from becoming too powerful

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 does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

-Citizens in their district
-People in their district

300

Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.

-Founded the first free public libraries
-First Postmaster General of the United States
-Helped write the Declaration of Independence
-Inventor
-U.S. Diplomat

300

Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.

-Fought for civil rights
-Worked for equality for all Americans
-Worked to ensure that people would "not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character"

300

What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Donald Trump
400

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

-Declaration of Independence
-Articles of Confederation
-Federalist Papers
-Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
-Mayflower Compact

400

Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

Citizens from their district

400

George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.

-"Father of Our Country"
-First president of the United States
-General of the Continental Army
-President of the Constitutional Convention

400

Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?

to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

400

What is the name of the Vice President of teh United States now?

J.D. Vance

500

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500

Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

-Because of the state's population
-Because they have more people
-Because some states have more people

500

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

-Writer of the Declaration of Independence
-Third president of the United States
-Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase)
-First Secretary of State
-Founded the University of Virginia
-Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom

500

What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?

Terrorists attacked the United States

500

If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

The Vice President

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