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Who elects U.S. senators
What is the capital of your state?
Springfield
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for Selective Service. Name one. Reason why.
Required by law, civic duty, Makes the draft fair, if needed.
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attached the United States.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
Citizens in their district
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
What founding document was written in 1787?
U.S. Constitution
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
To stop the spread of communism.
What U.S. war ended slavery?
The Civil War
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Vice President
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance ?
The United States, The flag
why were the Federalist Papers important?
They supported passing the U.S. Constitution.
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
To stop the spread of communism
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York
What are two Cabinet level positions ?
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
How can people become United States citizens?
Naturalize
Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South
The Civil War
Name one example of an American innovation.
Light Bulb
Automobile
Skyscrapers
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the U.S. military.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
What is one way American can service their country ?
Vote
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
13 original colonies
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.