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What is the legislative branch of our government called?
Congress
100
How many stars are there on our flag?
50
100
What is the date of Independence Day?
July 4th
100
What do we call a change to the constitution?
amendment
100
What is the 50th state of the Union?
Hawaii
200
What are the three branches of our government?
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive
200
What are the colors of our flag?
Red, white, and blue
200
In what month do we elect the President?
November
200
Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment.
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom for Peaceable assembly.
200
Who helped the Pilgrims in America?
American Indians
300
Who elects Congress?
The people
300
What do the stars on our flag represent?
One for each of the fifty states in our union
300
In what month is the new president inaugurated?
January
300
What is the most important right guaranteed to citizens?
Right to vote
300
How many times may a senator or congressmen be elected?
Unlimited (As many times as they can get re-elected)
400
What is Congress?
Senate and House of Representatives
400
What do the stripes on our flag represent?
The 13 original states in our union
400
How many full terms can a president serve?
2
400
What is the Constitution?
The supreme law of the land
400
Name one purpose of the United Nations
Discuss world problems. Provide economic aid. Take action (sometimes.) Protest human rights.
500
Name three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights
The right of freedom of speech, press, religion, peaceable assembly. The right to bear arms, The government may not quarter soldiers in private homes during peacetime. The government may not search or take a person's property without a warrant. A person may not be tried twice or forced to testify against him/herself. The right to a trial and to be represented by a lawyer. The right to a jury by peers. Protect people against excessive or unreasonable fines or cruel and unusual punishment. The people have rights other than those mentioned in the constitution.
500
For how long do we elect the president?
four years
500
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
500
What is the basic belief of the Declaration of Independence?
All men are created equal
500
Name one benefit of being a citizen of the United States.
Vote for the candidate of your choice. Travel, with a passport. Serve on a jury. Apply for a job as a federal employee.