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What is the name of our national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
What ocean is on the west coast of the U.S.?
Pacific
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It freed the slaves
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
In what month do Americans vote for President?
November
What is the economic system used in the United States?
Capitalism
What ocean is on the east coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
When must all men register for Selective Service?
At age 18
What is the “rule of law”?
The idea that everyone must obey the law
Who does a Senator represent?
All the people of the state
What is the capital of your state?
Juneau
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
What is the freedom of religion?
The right to practice (or not practice) any religion
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the U.S. war between the North and the South?
Civil War
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances & separation of powers
What is an amendment?
A change or addition to the Constitution
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C
Why does the United States flag have 13 stripes?
Each stripe represents the 13 original colonies
When was the Constitution written?
1787
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution