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Who was the first President of the US?
George Washington
Why did the colonial empires fight the Seven Years War?
To gain more land
Who in the legislative branch makes laws?
Congress
Who chooses the Supreme Court Justices?
The President
Who is the President right now?
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
People dumped tea into the water
The name of the document that created the US government
The Constitution
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Make laws
How long are judges on the supreme court for?
Life
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
What year did the US declare independence?
1776
Were slaves freed after the US became independent?
Congress has the house of _______________
Representatives
True or false: The supreme court is the highest court in the land
True
Who is the leader of the executive branch?
The President
What country controlled the colonies at the time?
Britain
What kind of guns were used in the Revolutionary War?
Muskets
Each state has _ Senators in congress
2
What is the name of the branch with the Supreme Court?
Judicial Branch
How many terms can the President rule for?
2 terms
Who ruled Britain?
King George III
What city in New Jersey did the American troops flee to?
Trenton
What building is the legaslative branch held in?
The Capitol Building
How many supreme court justices are there?
9
How many years is 1 term for a President
4 years