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The Oaths
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The Constitution guarantees that all persons accused of a crime have the right to a “speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.” Jury service gives U.S. citizens the opportunity to participate in the vital task of achieving just, fair results in matters that come before the court.
What is serve on a jury when called upon
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In a representative democracy individual beliefs and opinions are important to our national dialogue and necessary to maintain a responsible citizenry. Americans can speak and act as they wish as long as it does not endanger others or obstruct another’s freedom of expression in the process.
What is Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Speech?
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Some nicknames for this great American symbol are: Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes and the red, white and blue
What is the flag of the United States of America
100
The first President of the United States of America?
Who is George Washington?
100
The Founding Fathers of the United States wrote this document in 1787. This document is the "Supreme Law of the Land." This document establishes a system of government called a "representative democracy." Laws made in the United States must follow this document.
What is the United States Constitution?
200
Taxes pay for government services for the people of the United States.Some of these include: educating children and adults, keeping our country safe and secure, and providing medical services to the elderly and less fortunate.
Why do you pay income and other taxes honestly and on time?
200
In the United States, the freedom to hold any religious belief, or none at all, is considered a basic, or unalienable right. The government cannot violate this right. Religious intolerance is unacceptable in a society where everyone has individual freedom.
What is Freedom of Religion?
200
This symbol is the national bird of the United States of America and appears on its seal. In the late 20th century it was on the brink of extirpation in the contiguous United States.
What is the Bald Eagle?
200
This President lead the United States during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
The idea of self-government is found in the first 3 words of the Constitution....
What is "We the people"?
300
The Armed Forces of the United States, the military, is currently an all-volunteer force. However, should the need arise in time of war, it is important that all citizens join together and assist the Nation where they are able.
What is be willing to defend your country
300
The Constitution protects the rights of individuals to have firearms for personal defense.
What is the Freedom to bear Arms
300
This symbol is the national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics come from "Defence of Fort M'Henry",[2] a poem written by lawyer and amateur poet Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British ships in Baltimore Harbor during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the large American flag, flying triumphantly above the fort during the American victory.
What is the Star Spangled Banner?
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We show patriotism and loyalty to this great American Symbol when we say The Pledge of Allegiance.
What is the American Flag or the United States
300
During the founding of our nation, the American people believed that the Constitution should guarantee the rights of the people, and they wanted a list of the the things a government COULD NOT DO. They were afraid that a strong government would take away the right people won in the Revolutionary War. James Madison wrote a list of individual rights and limits on the government. These rights appear in the first ten amendments called?
What is The Bill of Rights?
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Laws are rules of conduct that are established by an authority and followed by the community to maintain order in a free society. Every person living in the United States must follow laws established through federal, state, and local authorities.
What is ★ Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
400
By voting in federal, state, and local elections, citizens choose their gov- ernment leaders. The right to vote is one of the most important liberties granted to American citizens. It is the foundation of a free society.
What is the right to vote in elections.
400
This phrase is the official motto of the United States. It was adopted as the nation's motto in 1956 as an alternative or replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782.[1][2]
What is "In God we Trust"?
400
This great patriot was the 3rd President of the United States and wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
400
John Adams wrote that our country is "a government of laws, not of men." No person or group is above the law. Everyone, including our leaders and our government, MUST follow the law. If all people are governed by the same laws, the individual right and liberties of each person are better protected.....
What is the rule of law?
500
The Constitution establishes the U.S. system of representative democracy and outlines the inherent principles of freedom, liberty, and opportunity to which all citizens are entitled. The continuity of this Nation’s unique freedoms depends on the support of its citizens. When the Constitution and its ideals are challenged, citizens must defend these principles against all adversaries.
What is ★ Support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
500
Name one right reserved ONLY for United States Citizens
What is the right to vote and or the right to run for Federal Office?
500
This symbol, also commonly known as the American buffalo or simply buffalo, is a North American species that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds.
What is the American Bison?
500
Every young man at the age of 18 shows great love for his country and patriotism when.....
What is register to vote and or register for the Selective Service.
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"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."
What is Oath of Allegiance for Naturalized Citizens?