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1.
What is the form of government of the United States?
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Republic
Constitution-based federal republic
Representative democracy
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2.
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
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Self-government
Popular sovereignty
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3.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
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(The basic) rights of Americans
(The basic) rights of people living in the United States
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4.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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Equality
Liberty
Social contract
Natural rights
Limited government
Self-government
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5.
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
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Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Mayflower Compact
Iroquois Great Law of Peace
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6.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
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To more closely follow public opinion
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7.
Why does each state have two senators?
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Equal representation (for small states)
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
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8.
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
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(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
To keep the president from becoming too powerful
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9.
Why is the Electoral College important?
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It decides who is elected president.
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
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10.
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
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Five (5)
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11.
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
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To be independent (of politics)
To limit outside (political) influence
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12.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
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(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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13.
How can people become United States citizens?
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Naturalize
Derive citizenship
Be born in the United States
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14.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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Required by law
All people pay to fund the federal government
Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
Civic duty
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15.
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
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(Battle of) Bunker Hill
Declaration of Independence
Washington Crossing the Delaware (Battle of Trenton)
(Battle of) Saratoga
Valley Forge (Encampment)
(Battle of) Yorktown (British surrender at Yorktown)
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16.
What founding document was written in 1787?
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The (U.S.) Constitution
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17.
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
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They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution.
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18.
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
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(Battle of) Fort Sumter
Emancipation Proclamation
(Battle of) Vicksburg
(Battle of) Gettysburg
Sherman's March
(Surrender at) Appomattox
(Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg
Lincoln was assassinated
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19.
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
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14th Amendment
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20.
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
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Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Sojourner Truth
Harriet Tubman
Lucretia Mott
Lucy Stone
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21.
*BONUS QUESTION* The Nation's first motto was 'E Pluribus Unum.' What does that mean?
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Out of many, one
We all become one
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