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How old do you need to be to vote in elections in the United States?

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What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

The Bill of Rights

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What are the TWO major political parties in the United States today?

Republican and Democratic

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What is an amendment?

A change or addition to the Constitution.

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Why does our flag have 13 stripes and 50 stars?

The stripes represent the 13 original colonies and the stars represent the 50 states.

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What type of economic system does the U.S. have? A) Communist B) Socialism C) Capitalism

C) Capitalism

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What are the rights guaranteed to all people in America under the FIRST amendment?

1- freedom of religion 2- freedom of speech 3- freedom of press 4- right to peaceably assemble 5- right to petition the government

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What does "rule of law" mean? A) Only American citizens have to obey the laws B) Everyone except the President has to obey the laws C) Everyone has to obey the laws

C) Everyone has to obey the laws

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? Hint: it is the head of the Executive Branch...

The President

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In the Constitution, some powers are given to states. What is one of the powers given to each state? A) to form an army B) to provide education C) to make their own money

B) to provide an education

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In the Constitution, some powers are given to the federal government (the USA). Which is one of their powers? A) to issue marriage licenses B) to make treaties with other countries C) to provide police departments

B) to make treaties with other countries

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How many branches of government do we have in the United States?

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Why do we have checks and balances in our government?

To keep power balanced (not too much power in one group/person).

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The most important document for the Judicial branch is what?

The U.S. Constitution

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