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100
How can you be a good citizen?
Work for the common good, volunteer etc. 
100
What is a democracy?
People vote on decision about their community
100
Who leads the state government?
Governor (Phil Murphy)
100
Where is our U.S. capital?
Washington D.C.
100
How can you solve a conflict?
Listen to each others ideas, compromise, ask for help etc. 
200
What is Habitat for Humanity?
A volunteer organization that builds homes for people in their community. 
200
What do taxes pay for?
libraries, schools, safety (firefighters, crossing guards etc.)
200
Where is the state government usually run?
State capitol building
200
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislature, Executive, Judicial
200
What is a point of view?
It is a way a person thinks about an issue. 
300
What are some rights?
freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom to own property
300
Who runs the local government?
Mayor! (Steven Fulop)
300
What is the capital of New Jersey?
Trenton
300
What does the legislature do?
This is the branch where Congress makes the nation's laws. Congress is divided into two parts- House of Representatives and the Senate. 
300
Name 2 monuments that are symbols of the U.S.
Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument
400
What are some responsibilities?
Vote, pay taxes, obey laws etc. 
400
What does a city council do?
They are a group of elected officials that makes rules or laws. 
400
What are the 3 branches of the state government?
Lawmakers ( write and vote on laws), Governor (signs laws and helps to carry them out), Judges (help to make sure laws are followed and gives punishments)
400
What is the executive branch?
This is run by the President and it is responsible for approving or rejecting laws made by Congress. 
400
How has the American flag changed over the years?
More stars were added as more states were formed. 
500
What document lists our rights as citizens?
Bill of Rights (part of the Constitution)
500
What does a county government do?
An elected commissioner runs a group of cities. 
500
What is one way a state government works with a national government?
They build highways that cross more than one state to help with easy transportation. 
500
What is the judicial branch?
This is run by the Supreme Court. They decide if people are following the laws and what punishments citizens should receive if laws are broken. 
500
What is an ambassador? 
A person that represents his or her country in another country. They work towards treaties among nations. The United Nations is made up of many ambassadors. People like Nelson Mandela were supported by the United Nations in the fight for equality.