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RANDOM
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Most scholars believe that the very first people to arrive in what we call The United States came from Asia about how long ago?

20,000 years ago

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What is Civics?

The study of the duties and rights of citizens.

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What is the difference between a duty and responsibility?

A duty is something that you have to do whereas a responsibility is something you should do but don't have to do.

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What is majority rule?

More than half the members of a community have the power to make a law

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Which American sport is the oldest?

Baseball

200

Beginning in the 1600's people from France, the Netherlands, and England came to North America. Where did the French settle?

Canada

200

What is one way you can lose your citizenship?

Expatriation- Pledging allegiance to a different country

Denaturalization- Lying on your application

Committing 3 crimes- Treason, Rebellion, Overthrowing government

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What is volunteerism?

Offering your time and services to others without receiving payment

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What are authoritarian regimes?

Power held by a person or group not accountable to the people

200

Which Miami heat shooting guard was name sports illustrated sportsman of the year in 2006?

Dwayne Wade
300

In 1807 congress passed a law stating what?

No more bringing enslaved people to the United States

300

What is the 3 step naturalization process?

1. Submit application 

2. Citizenship exam

3. Special ceremony

300

What is tolerance?

Respecting and accepting others regardless of beliefs 

300

How does representative democracy differ from direct democracy?

Representative democracy is where we choose or vote for a person to represent us. Direct democracy is where we handle it all directly.

300

Which U.S actor was the first to star in 8 number 1 hit movies?

Will Smith

400

What is the difference between blue collar and white collar workers?

Blue collar workers worked in factories and white collar workers worked in schools, offices, or stores.

400

What is the difference between a resident alien and a non resident alien?

Resident alien can stay as long as they want

Non resident alien stays for a short period of time

400

What is welfare?

health, prosperity, and happiness of all members of a community

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What is public policy?

Decisions or actions a government takes to solve problems in a community

400

How many original shows and movies did Netflix release in 2016?

45

500

In the mid 1800's why were people moving from rural farm areas to big cities?

Factories needed workers and they were paying more money.

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What are the 5 requirements that are to be met to undergo the Naturalization process?

-18 or older

- lawful permanent resident for 5 years

-read, write, speak english

-good moral character

-show good understanding of U.S civics

500

What are the 5 major duties of U.S citizens?

Obey laws

Pay taxes

Defend the Nation

Serve in court

Attend School

500

What is the definition of totalitarian rule? 

Government controls all aspects of peoples lives.

500

"If you build it they will come." This is a famous line from which movie?

Field of Dreams