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how are changes made to the U. S constitution? amendments start learning		amendments
hiw many amendments does the U.S. constitution have? 27 start learning		27
what amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens? 14th amendment start learning		14th amendment
There are three branches of government. Why? because of Checks and balances start learning		because of Checks and balances
Name the three branches of government. Congress, president and the courts start learning		Congress, president and the courts
Who does a U.S. senator represent? Citizens of their state start learning		Citizens of their state
Who elects U.S. senators? Citizens from their state start learning		Citizens from their state
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? Citizens in their district start learning		Citizens in their district
Who elects members of the House of Representatives? Citizens in their district start learning		Citizens in their district
Why did the United States enter World War I? to support the allied powers start learning		to support the allied powers
Why did the United States enter World War II? to support the allied powers start learning		to support the allied powers
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? Declaration of Independence start learning		Declaration of Independence
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? Declaration of Independence start learning		Declaration of Independence
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one the Declaration of Independence start learning		the Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one. Declaration of Independence start learning		Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one. Writer of the Declaration of Independence start learning		Writer of the Declaration of Independence
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one. one of the writers of the federalist papers start learning		one of the writers of the federalist papers
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one. One of the writers of the Federalist Papers start learning		One of the writers of the Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. James Madison start learning		James Madison
Why were the Federalist Papers important? They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution. start learning		They helped people understand the (U.S.) Constitution.
What is the supreme law of the land? U.S. Constitution start learning		U.S. Constitution
What founding document was written in 1787? U.S. Constitution start learning		U.S. Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776 start learning		July 4, 1776
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. They did not have self-government start learning		They did not have self-government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? Self-government start learning		Self-government
When did all men get the right to vote? After the Civil War start learning		After the Civil War
When did all women get the right to vote? after world war 1 start learning		after world war 1
What is one way Americans can serve their country? Vote start learning		Vote
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? Vote, Join a political party start learning		Vote, Join a political party
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them. Any citizen can vote start learning		Any citizen can vote
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? U.S. citizens start learning		U.S. citizens
What is the form of government of the United States? republic start learning		republic
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. forms the government start learning		forms the government
What does the Bill of Rights protect? The basic rights of Americans start learning		The basic rights of Americans
Why is the Declaration of Independence important? It says all people are created equal. start learning		It says all people are created equal.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Equality, Liberty start learning		Equality, Liberty
What is the economic system of the United States? start learning		Capitalism
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators? To more closely follow public opinion start learning		To more closely follow public opinion
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. start learning		powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes? Civic duty start learning		Civic duty
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why. Required by law start learning		Required by law
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain? American Revolution start learning		American Revolution
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one. Father of Our Country start learning		Father of Our Country
What was the Great Depression? Longest economic recession in modern history start learning		Longest economic recession in modern history
When did the Great Depression start? Stock great crash of 1929 start learning		Stock great crash of 1929
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War? To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait start learning		To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait

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