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GROUP 1

(1-) Who is the commander in chief of the U.S army.? A: The president.
(2-)Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's.? A: Civil war.
(3-)When was the constitution written.? A: Was written in 1787.
(4-)Who lived in America before Europeans arrived.? A: American Indians.
(5-) What is the name of speaker of the house of representatives now.?A: Mike Johnson.
(6-)How many amendments does the constitution have.?A:Twenty-seven 27.
(7-)What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen.? A: Give up loyalty to other countries.
(8-)Who was president during world war I.? A:Woodrow Wilson.
(9-)Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900's.?A: World war I.
(10-)Name the United States war between the North and the South.? A:Civil war.




GROUP 2

(1-)What are the two rights of everyone living in the United States.?A:Freedom of speech and freedom of worship.
(2-)Who did the United States fight during world war II.?A:Germany,Japan and Italy.
(3-)During the cold war what was the main concern of the United States.?A:Communism.
(4-)What was the most important thing that Abraham Lincoln did.?A:Saved(or preserved)the union.
(5-)Who makes federal law.?A:Congress.
(6-)In what month do we vote for President.?A:November.
(7-)What do we show loyalty to when we say the plegde of allegiance.?A:The United States.
(8-)What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress.?A:Senate and house of representatives.
(9-)What stops one branch of govenment from becoming too powerful.?A:Checks and balances.
(10-)Who was the first president of the United States.?A:George Washington.




GROUP 3

(1-)Name two U.S national holidays.?A:Labor day and thanksgiving.
(2-)The federalist papers supported the passage of the U.S. constitution name one of the writers.?A:James Madison.
(3-)What happened at the constitutional convention.?A:The constitution was written.
(4-)Why did the colonist fight the British.?-Because the British stayed in their homes.-High taxes and -lack of self governance for the colonist.A:-All these answers combined were the real reasons to fight the British.
(5-)Name one probelm that led to the civil war.?A:Slavery.
(6-)What is the name of the vice president of the United States now.?A:James Vance.
(7-)Why does the flag have 13 stripes.?A: Because 13 stripes represent the original colonies.
(8-)What is the name of the national anthem.?A:The star-spangled banner.
(9-)What are two rights in the declaration of independence.?A:Life and pursuit of happines.
(10-)Why do some states have more representatives than others.?A:Because of the state population.




GROUP 4

(1-)What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves.?A: Africans.
(2-)Before he was President Eisenhower was a general.What war was he in.? A: World war II.
(3-)Who wrote the declaration of independence.?A:Thomas Jefferson.
(4-)What did Susan B Anthony.? A:Fought for women's rights.
(5-)Where is the statue of liberty.? A:New-York harbor.
(6-)When is the last day,you can send in federal income tax forms.? A:April 15.
(7-)What is the highest court in the U.S..? A:The supreme court.
(8-)Who is the chief justice of the U.S.now.? A: John G Roberts jr.
(9-)What are the two major political parties in the U.S..? A: Democratic and Republican
(10-)What does the constitution do.? -Sets up government.-and Protects basic rights for Americans.-Defines the government.A:-The constitution does all these answers combined.




GROUP 5

(1-)There are 4 amendments to the constitution about who can vote.Describe one.?A:Citizens 18 years old and older can vote.
(2-)What is the rule of law.? A:Everyone must follow the law.
(3-)There were 13 original states.Name three.? A: Maryland,Virginia and North Carolina.
(4-)If both the President and Vice president can no longer serve, who becomes President?A:The speaker of the house.
(5-)What is the capital of the United States.? A: Washington DC.
(6-)What are two cabinet -level positions.?A: Secretary of homeland security and secretary of the treasury.
(7-)What ocean is on the west coast of the U.S.? A:The Pacific ocean.
(8-)What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution.? A:The bill of rights.
(9-)Under the constitution, what is at least one power that belongs to the federal government.? A: The power to make treaties.
(10-)Who is in charge of the executive branch.? A: The President.




GROUP 6

(1-)What did the emancipation proclamation do.?A:It freed the slaves
(2-)What is the supreme law of the land.?A: It is the constitution.
(3-)Who was President during the great depretion on world war II.?A:Franklin Roosevelt.
(4-)What major event happened on september 11 2001, in the U.S.? A:Terrorists attacked the U.S.
(5-)What ocean is on the east coast of the U.S.? A:The atlantic ocean.
(6-)What is the political party of the President now.? A: The republican party.
(7-)Name one state that borders Canada.?A: Maine.
(8-)What territory did the U.S buy from France in 1803.? A: Louisiana.
(9-)In the constitution, what does freedom of religion mean.? A: You can practice a religion or not practice any religion.
(10-)How many senators are in the U.S congress.? A: 100 senators.



GROUP 7

(1-)What did Martin Luther King jr. do.? A: He fought for civil rights.
(2-)Name one of the longest rivers in the United States.? A:The Mississippi.
(3-)When was the declaration of independence adopted? A: On July 4 1776.
(4-)We send senators to congress for how many years, each time we elect them.? A: For 6 years.
(5-)When do we celebrate independence day.? A: On 4 July.
(6-)At what age must all men register for the selective service(military).?A:Between the ages of 18 and 26.
(7-)What is the one responsibility that is only for united states citizens.? A: Serve on a jury .
(8-)Name one American Indian tribe in the U.S.? A: Cherokee.
(9-)What are two ways americans can participate in their democracy.? -Write to a news paper and call senators/or representatives and join a civic group.- Give and elect officials your opinion and join a community group.
A: All these answers are ways that americans can participate in their democracy.
(10-)How many members,does the house of representatives have..?A:435 representatives.



GROUP 8

(1-)What did the declaration of independence do.? A: It did declare our independence from Great Britain.
(2-)We elect a President for how many years , each time.? A:4 years.
(3-)What does the president's cabinet do.? A: The cabinet advices the president..
(4-)How many justices are on the supreme court.? A:9 justices.
(5-)Name one U.S territory outside the 50 states.? A:Guam.
(6-)If for some reason the President can not serve who becomes president.? A: The vice president.
(7-)Who does a U.S senator represent in congress.? A: All people of a state.
(8-)Why does the flag have 50 stars.? A:Because there is one star for each state.
(9-)Who signs bills to become law.? A:The President.
(10-)What is the name of the President of the United States.? A:Donald Trump .



GROUP 9

(1-)Under the constitution,what is one power that belongs to each state.? A: To provide scholling and education.
(2-)What is one thing Ben Franklin is famous for.? A: He was a U.S diplomat.
(3-)What is an amendment.?A: It is an addition to the constitution.
(4-)What is one right from the first amendment.?Free speech.
(5-)We elect a U.S representative for how many years each time.? A: 2 years.
(6-)What was one reason colonists came to America.? A:The colonist came for freedom.
(7-)Who vetoes bills.? A: The President.
(8-)Name one branch of government.? A: The legislative
(9-)What does the judiciatl branch do.?-Resolve disputes and review laws only.-Decides if a law goes against the constitution only.A: The judicial does all these answers combined.
(10-) What are the three words of the constitution that describe the idea of self-government.? A:We The People.
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