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What did the Declaration of Independence do?

  • Created the federal government
  • Imposed taxes on the colonies
  • Established the Constitution
  • Announced our independence from Great Britain (correct)

What are two rights illustrated in the Declaration of Independence?

  • Right to vote and bear arms
  • Life and liberty (correct)
  • Freedom of speech and assembly
  • Economic security and health care

What is meant by freedom of religion?

  • You can only practice a religion if it is peaceful
  • You must attend a church service weekly
  • You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion (correct)
  • You must belong to a recognized religion

What is the economic system in the United States?

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What concept ensures that no one is above the law?

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

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How many U.S. Senators are there?

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How long do we elect a U.S. Senator for?

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What is one power that belongs to the federal government?

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How often do we elect a President in the United States?

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What happens if both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve?

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Which amendment allows citizens who are eighteen years or older to vote?

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

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What is one responsibility that is unique to United States citizens?

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What does the President's Cabinet do?

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Which of the following is NOT a right of everyone living in the United States?

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Which court is the highest in the United States?

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What must men do at age eighteen according to U.S. law?

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What is the capital of the United States?

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Which of the following is a significant reason why colonists came to America?

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What do we show loyalty to during the Pledge of Allegiance?

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Who is recognized as the 'Father of Our Country'?

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What was a primary reason the colonists fought against British rule?

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Which document was adopted on July 4, 1776?

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Which territory was acquired by the United States from France in 1803?

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What crucial event did the Emancipation Proclamation accomplish?

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Who wrote the Federalist Papers, which supported the U.S. Constitution?

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Which major conflict was fought between the North and South in the United States?

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What was the main concern of the United States during the Cold War?

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Which ocean is situated on the East Coast of the United States?

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Why does the American flag feature 50 stars?

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Which of the following was a major accomplishment of Abraham Lincoln?

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What was one significant consequence of the Constitutional Convention?

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Who was the U.S. President during World War II?

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What movement was mainly focused on ending racial discrimination?

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Flashcards

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

The Declaration of Independence announced that the United States was free from British rule.

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence states that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What is freedom of religion?

Freedom of religion means you have the right to practice any religion, or not practice a religion at all.

What is the economic system of the United States?

The United States has a capitalist economy, also known as a market economy, where individuals and businesses have freedom to make economic choices.

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What is the 'rule of law'?

The rule of law means that everyone, including leaders and the government, must follow the law.

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Name one branch or part of the government.

The government is divided into three branches: Congress (legislative), the President (executive), and the Courts (judicial).

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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

Checks and balances prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by ensuring each has some control over the others.

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Who is in charge of the executive branch?

The President is the head of the executive branch, responsible for enforcing laws.

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Why do some states have more Representatives than others?

The number of Representatives a state has in the House of Representatives is determined by the state's population.

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How long is a Presidential term?

The President of the United States is elected for a term of four years.

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When do Americans vote for President?

The President is chosen by the American people during the presidential election.

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Who becomes President if the current President can no longer serve?

The Vice President becomes President if the President dies, resigns, or is removed from office.

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Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President cannot serve?

The Speaker of the House becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve.

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Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

The President is the Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces.

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Who signs bills to become laws?

The President has the authority to sign bills passed by Congress into law.

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Who can veto bills?

The President has the power to veto bills passed by Congress, preventing them from becoming law.

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What does the President's Cabinet do?

The President's Cabinet advises the President on various matters related to their administration.

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What is the role of the judicial branch?

The judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the law, resolving disputes, and determining the constitutionality of laws.

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What is the highest court in the United States?

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States, and its decisions are final.

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What is one power of the federal government?

The federal government has certain powers granted by the Constitution.

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What is one power of the states?

States have their own powers to govern within their borders.

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What are two major political parties in the United States?

The two major political parties in the United States are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.

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What is one responsibility only for U.S. citizens?

Serving on a jury is a responsibility reserved for U.S. citizens.

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Who lived in America before Europeans arrived?

The group of people who inhabited the Americas prior to the arrival of Europeans.

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What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

People from Africa were brought to America and forced into slavery.

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Why did the colonists fight the British?

The colonists fought against British rule due to grievances like taxation without representation, forced quartering of British troops, and lack of self-governance.

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, a document that declared America's independence from British rule.

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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4th, 1776, a date widely celebrated as Independence Day in the United States.

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Name three of the 13 original colonies.

The 13 original colonies, which declared independence from Great Britain and formed the United States, were: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

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What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution of the United States, which outlines the framework of government, was written at the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

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When was the Constitution written?

The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787, marking a pivotal moment in American history.

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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

The Federalist Papers, a series of essays arguing for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, were written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay, collectively known as Publius.

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What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure in American history known for his role as a diplomat, his involvement in the Constitutional Convention, his contributions to the postal service, his authorship of "Poor Richard’s Almanac," and his efforts to establish libraries.

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Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

George Washington, the first president of the United States, is often referred to as the "Father of Our Country" for his leadership during the American Revolution.

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Who was the first President?

George Washington, the first president of the United States, was a leader during the American Revolution and played a crucial role in establishing the new nation.

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What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

In 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France, which included a vast area extending from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains.

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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

The United States fought several wars in the 19th century, including the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War.

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Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.

The Civil War, also known as the War Between the States, was a bloody conflict fought between the Northern and Southern states of the United States.

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Study Notes

U.S. Citizenship Test - Study Notes (Asterisked Questions)

  • Declaration of Independence:

    • Declared independence from Great Britain.
    • States that the U.S. is free from Great Britain.
    • Includes rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

  • Freedom of Religion:

    • The right to practice any religion, or no religion.

  • Economic System:

    • The U.S. has a capitalist and market economy.

  • Rule of Law:

    • Everyone, including leaders and the government, must obey the law.
    • No one is above the law.

  • Branches of Government:

    • Congress (legislative branch)
    • President (executive branch)
    • Courts (judicial branch)
    • Checks and Balances: Prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

  • Legislative Branch:

    • U.S. Congress is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives.

  • Senate:

    • 100 members.
    • Senators are elected for six years.
    • Each state elects two Senators.

  • House of Representatives:

    • 435 voting members.
    • Representatives are elected for two years.
    • The number of representatives per state is based on population.

  • Executive Branch:

    • Led by the President.
    • President is Commander in Chief of the military, signs bills into law, and can veto bills.
    • Vice President becomes President if the President cannot fulfill duties.

  • President:

    • Elected for four years.
    • Elections held in November.
    • President's Cabinet advises the President.
    • Cabinet positions include Secretary of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, etc.

  • Judicial Branch:

    • Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if laws are constitutional.
    • Supreme Court is the highest court.

  • Supreme Court:

    • Number of Justices is subject to change.

  • Federal Powers:

    • Print money, declare war, create an army, and make treaties.

  • State Powers:

    • Providing schooling, protection, safety (including fire departments), issuing driver's licenses, and approving zoning.

  • Political Parties:

    • Two major political parties in the U.S. are the Democratic and Republican parties.

  • Voting Rights:

    • Citizens 18 and older can vote.
    • No poll tax required to vote.

  • United States Citizenship Responsibilities:

    • Serving on a jury and voting in federal elections.

  • Rights of Everyone in the U.S.:

    • Freedom of expression, speech, assembly, petitioning the government, religion, and bearing arms.
    • Loyalty to the U.S.

  • Voting Age for President:

    • 18 and older.

  • Ways to Participate in Democracy:

    • Voting, joining political parties, participating in campaigns, joining community groups, giving opinions to elected officials, contacting elected officials, supporting/opposing issues, running for office, contacting newspapers.

  • Federal Income Tax Deadline:

    • April 15.

  • Selective Service Registration:

    • Men between 18 and 26 must register.

  • American History:

    • Colonists came for freedom, political liberty, religious freedom, economic opportunity, and to escape persecution.

    • Native Americans lived in America before Europeans arrived.

    • Africans were brought to America and enslaved.

    • Colonists fought the British for high taxes, lack of self-government, and quartering of the British army.

    • Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776.

    • 13 original states include New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

  • Constitutional Convention:

    • The Constitution was written.

  • Founding Fathers:

    • Wrote the Constitution.

  • Constitution Written:

  • Federalist Papers Writers:

    • James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, & Publius.

  • Benjamin Franklin:

    • U.S. diplomat and oldest member of the Constitutional Convention.

  • "Father of Our Country":

    • George Washington

  • First President:

    • George Washington.

  • Louisiana Purchase from France:

    • The Louisiana Territory in 1803.

  • U.S. Wars in the 1800s:

    • War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, and Spanish-American War.

  • Civil War Cause:

    • Slavery, economic differences, and states' rights.

  • Abraham Lincoln:

    • Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation).
    • Saved the Union.
    • Led the U.S. during the Civil War.

  • Emancipation Proclamation:

    • Freed slaves in Confederate states.

  • Susan B. Anthony:

    • Fought for women's rights.

  • U.S. Wars in the 1900s:

    • World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War.

  • President During World War I:

    • Woodrow Wilson.

  • President During the Great Depression and World War II: - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

  • World War II Enemies:

    • Japan, Germany, and Italy

  • Eisenhower's War:

    • World War II

  • Main Concern During Cold War:

    • Communism

  • Civil Rights Movement Goal:

    • To end racial discrimination

  • Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Work:

    • Fought for civil rights.

  • September 11, 2001:

    • Terrorists attacked the U.S.

  • U.S. Capital:

    • Washington, D.C.

  • Statue of Liberty Location:

    • New York Harbor/Liberty Island.
    • Near New York City, on the Hudson River.

  • U.S. Flag Stripes:

    • Represent the 13 original colonies.

  • U.S. Flag Stars:

    • Represent the 50 states.

  • Independence Day:

    • Celebrated on July 4th.

  • U.S. National Holidays:

    • Examples include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

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