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(For) life, Lifetime appointment, (Until) retirement

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Justices serve for life to remain independent.

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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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These events shaped the outcome of the Civil War.

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(Because there is) one star for each state, (Because) each star represents a state, (Because there are) 50 states

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A star is added when a new state joins.

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Equal representation (for small states), The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

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This ensures small states have equal voice in the Senate.

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New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

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Federal holidays are observed by the U.S. government.

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Give up loyalty to other countries, Defend the (U.S.) Constitution, Obey the laws of the United States, Serve in the military (if needed), Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed), Be loyal to the United States

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The Oath of Allegiance includes several promises.

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Twenty-seven (27)

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The most recent amendment was ratified in 1992.

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Fought to end racial discrimination

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This movement was strongest in the 1950s and 1960s.

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(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor, Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia), To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)

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Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941.

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New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

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These 13 colonies became the first states

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General during World War II, President at the end of (during) the Korean War, 34th president of the United States, Signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 (Created the Interstate System)

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Eisenhower led Allied forces in Europe.

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Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation), Saved (or preserved) the Union, Led the United States during the Civil War, 16th president of the United States, Delivered the Gettysburg Address

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Lincoln was President during the Civil War.

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High taxes, Taxation without representation, British soldiers stayed in Americans' houses (boarding, quartering), They did not have self-government, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party (Tea Act), Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Intolerable (Coercive) Acts

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"No taxation without representation" was a key complaint.

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Citizens from their state

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Direct election of senators began with the 17th Amendment.

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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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Federal income tax funds government operations.

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Senate and House (of Representatives)

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Congress has two chambers: Senate (upper) and House (lower).

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Signs bills into law, Vetoes bills, Enforces laws, Commander in Chief (of the military), Chief diplomat, Appoints federal judges

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The President has many executive powers.

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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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The 10th Amendment reserves powers for states and people.

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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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The Electoral College elects the President indirectly.

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(U.S.) Constitution

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The Constitution is the foundation of all U.S. law.

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(The basic) rights of Americans, (The basic) rights of people living in the United States

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The first ten amendments protect individual freedoms.

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Answers will vary (For California: Sacramento)

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Know YOUR state capital. (Often not the biggest city!)

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American Indians, Native Americans

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Indigenous peoples lived in America for thousands of years.

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Five (5)

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A majority of justices must agree on a decision.

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Four (4) years

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Presidents can serve a maximum of two terms (8 years total)

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Equality, Liberty, Social contract, Natural rights, Limited government, Self-government

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These founding principles shape American democracy.

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John Roberts, John G. Roberts, Jr.

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Updated April 2026. Always check USCIS for current answer.

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The President (of the United States)

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A veto rejects a bill passed by Congress.

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Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone

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These women fought for women's right to vote.

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New York (Harbor), Liberty Island, New Jersey, Near New York City, On the Hudson (River)

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France gave the Statue to the United States.

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Longest economic recession in modern history

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The Great Depression lasted through the 1930s.

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Two (2)

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Equal representation: every state gets two senators.

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Writer of the Declaration of Independence, Third president of the United States, Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase), First Secretary of State, Founded the University of Virginia, Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom

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Jefferson wrote the Declaration and was third President.

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Six (6) years

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Senate terms are longer than House terms.

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(Thomas) Jefferson

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Thomas Jefferson was the primary author in 1776.

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Provide schooling and education, Provide protection (police), Provide safety (fire departments), Give a driver's license, Approve zoning and land use

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States handle education, police, and local matters.

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Nine (9)

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There are 9 Supreme Court justices.

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Africans, People from Africa

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Africans were enslaved in America.

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(Franklin) Roosevelt

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FDR served four terms as President.

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(Because of) the state's population, (Because) they have more people, (Because) some states have more people

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More people means more Representatives in the House.

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Louisiana Territory, Louisiana

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This doubled the size of the United States.

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War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War

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The Civil War was the deadliest U.S. war.

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A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain), The country's birthday

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Independence Day is celebrated on July 4.

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Communism, Nuclear war

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The Cold War was mainly between the U.S. and Soviet Union.

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(Because of) the 22nd Amendment, To keep the president from becoming too powerful

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The 22nd Amendment limits presidents to two terms.

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Capitalism, Free market economy

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Private businesses and free markets define capitalism.

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(Because there were) 13 original colonies, (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies

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The stripes represent the first 13 states.

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Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote), You don't have to pay (a poll tax) to vote, Any citizen can vote (Women and men can vote), A male citizen of any race (can vote)

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Voting rights have expanded through amendments.

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Vote, Run for office, Join a political party, Help with a campaign, Join a civic group, Join a community group, Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue), Contact elected officials, Support or oppose an issue or policy, Write to a newspaper

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There are many ways to participate in democracy.

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After the Civil War, During Reconstruction, (With the) 15th Amendment, 1870

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The 15th Amendment granted voting rights regardless of race.

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Amendments, The amendment process

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Amendments allow the Constitution to be updated over time.

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Citizens, Citizens of the United States, U.S. citizens

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Only citizens can vote and serve on juries.

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Fought for civil rights, Worked for equality for all Americans, Worked to ensure that people would "not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character"

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Dr. King led nonviolent protests for civil rights.

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Vote, Pay taxes, Obey the law, Serve in the military, Run for office, Work for local, state, or federal government

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Civic service includes voting, paying taxes, and obeying laws.

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To more closely follow public opinion

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Shorter terms keep Representatives responsive to voters.

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Answers will vary (For California: Gavin Newsom)

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The Governor is the chief executive of your state. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.

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Light bulb, Automobile (cars, internal combustion engine), Skyscrapers, Airplane, Assembly line, Landing on the moon, Integrated circuit (IC)

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American inventors created many modern technologies.

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One hundred (100)

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Two senators from each of the 50 states.

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Answers will vary by congressional district

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Your Representative depends on your congressional district. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.

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Answers will vary (For California: Alex Padilla, For California: Adam Schiff)

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Every state has exactly two U.S. Senators. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Written by Francis Scott Key in 1814.

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So one part does not become too powerful, Checks and balances, Separation of powers

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Each branch can limit the power of the other branches.

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Citizens in their (congressional) district, Citizens in their district, People from their (congressional) district, People in their district

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Representatives serve specific districts within states.

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To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

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The Persian Gulf War occurred in 1990-1991.

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"Father of the Constitution", Fourth president of the United States, President during the War of 1812, One of the writers of the Federalist Papers

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Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution."

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Terrorists attacked the United States, Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City, Terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania

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This event is known as 9/11

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American Revolution, The (American) Revolutionary War, War for (American) Independence

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The Revolutionary War lasted from 1775 to 1783.

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Self-government, Popular sovereignty, Consent of the governed, People should govern themselves, (Example of) social contract

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"We the People" shows government power comes from the people.

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Two (2) years

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House members have shorter terms than Senators.

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The Civil War

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The war lasted from 1861 to 1865.

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The Great Crash (1929), Stock market crash of 1929

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The stock market crashed in October 1929.

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To stop the spread of communism

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The Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953.

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(U.S.) Congress, (U.S. or national) legislature, Legislative branch

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Congress is the legislative (law-making) branch.

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Legislative, executive, and judicial; Congress, president, and the courts

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The three branches are Legislative, Executive, and Judicial.

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Four hundred thirty-five (435)

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The number of Representatives is based on state population.

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Republic, Constitution-based federal republic, Representative democracy

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The U.S. is a republic where citizens elect representatives.

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Apache, Blackfeet, Cayuga, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Chippewa, Choctaw, Creek, Crow, Hopi, Huron, Inupiat, Lakota, Mohawk, Mohegan, Navajo, Oneida, Onondaga, Pueblo, Seminole, Seneca, Shawnee, Sioux, Teton, Tuscarora

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There are hundreds of federally recognized tribes.

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The Vice President (of the United States)

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This is called presidential succession.

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Citizens of their state, People of their state

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Senators represent everyone in their state.

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Out of many, one; We all become one

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This Latin phrase means many people become one nation.

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14th Amendment

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The 14th Amendment defines citizenship.

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(U.S.) Constitution

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The Constitution was written 11 years after the Declaration.

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Forms the government, Defines powers of government, Defines the parts of government, Protects the rights of the people

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The Constitution creates our government structure and protects rights.

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A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military, A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)

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Veterans Day is observed on November 11.

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Freedom of expression, Freedom of speech, Freedom of assembly, Freedom to petition the government, Freedom of religion, The right to bear arms

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These rights apply to everyone in the U.S., not just citizens.

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First Secretary of the Treasury, One of the writers of the Federalist Papers, Helped establish the First Bank of the United States, Aide to General George Washington, Member of the Continental Congress

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Hamilton established America's financial system.

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Everyone must follow the law, Leaders must obey the law, Government must obey the law, No one is above the law

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Rule of law means no one, not even leaders, is above the law.

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1920, After World War I, (With the) 19th Amendment

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The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.

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The President (of the United States)

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The President commands all U.S. armed forces.

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To stop the spread of communism

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The Vietnam War ended in 1975.

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Declaration of Independence

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This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.

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Writes laws, Declares war, Makes the federal budget

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Congress creates federal laws and budgets.

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Advises the President (of the United States)

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Cabinet members head executive departments and advise the President.

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Reviews laws, Explains laws, Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law, Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution

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Courts interpret and apply the law.

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World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, (Persian) Gulf War

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The U.S. fought in both World Wars.

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Executive branch

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The President leads the executive branch.

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Mike Johnson

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Updated April 2026. Always check USCIS for current answer.

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"Father of Our Country", First president of the United States, General of the Continental Army, President of the Constitutional Convention

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Washington led the Continental Army and was first President.

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(James) Madison, (Alexander) Hamilton, (John) Jay, Publius

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Publius was the pen name used by all three authors.

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President (of the United States), Cabinet, Federal departments and agencies

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The executive branch includes the President, Cabinet, and federal agencies.

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The Civil War

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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery after the war.

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Required by law, Civic duty, Makes the draft fair, if needed

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Men must register within 30 days of their 18th birthday.

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It says America is free from British control, It says all people are created equal, It identifies inherent rights, It identifies individual freedoms

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Signed on July 4, 1776, this document declared our independence.

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Founded the first free public libraries, First Postmaster General of the United States, Helped write the Declaration of Independence, Inventor, U.S. diplomat

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Franklin was a diplomat, inventor, and writer.

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Attorney General, Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Education, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Secretary of Homeland Security, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Labor, Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Secretary of War (Defense), Vice President, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Director of National Intelligence, United States Trade Representative

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There are many Cabinet-level positions that advise the President.

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Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships, To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia), To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)

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WWI lasted from 1914 to 1918.

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The United States, The flag

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The Pledge is a promise of loyalty to our country.

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JD Vance, J.D. Vance

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Updated April 2026. Always check USCIS for current answer.

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A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service

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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May.

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Supreme Court, Federal Courts

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The judicial branch interprets laws through courts.

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Citizens from their (congressional) district

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Voters in each district elect their own Representative.

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July 4, 1776

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This is why we celebrate Independence Day on July 4.

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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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Many historical documents shaped the Constitution.

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(Global) War on Terror, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq

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These conflicts followed the 9/11 attacks.

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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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These battles and events shaped American independence.

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Soviet Union, USSR, Russia

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The Cold War lasted from the late 1940s to 1991.

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The President (of the United States)

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Bills must be signed by the President to become law.

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The President (of the United States)

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The President nominates, and the Senate confirms judges.

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Supreme Court

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Supreme Court decisions are final.

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Print paper money, Mint coins, Declare war, Create an army, Make treaties, Set foreign policy

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Federal powers include national defense and foreign policy.

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Washington, D.C.

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D.C. stands for District of Columbia.

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To be independent (of politics), To limit outside (political) influence

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Lifetime appointments protect justices from political pressure.

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Freedom, Political liberty, Religious freedom, Economic opportunity, Escape persecution

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Many came seeking freedom from persecution.

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They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution, They supported passing the (U.S.) Constitution

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The Federalist Papers explained and defended the Constitution.

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Donald Trump, Donald J. Trump

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Updated April 2026. Always check USCIS for current answer.

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Declaration of Independence

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These are called unalienable rights.

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Freed the slaves, Freed slaves in the Confederacy, Freed slaves in the Confederate states, Freed slaves in most Southern states

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Lincoln issued this in 1863.

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Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment; Naturalize; Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

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You can become a citizen by birth, naturalization, or derivation.