The study of how citizens are involved in their communities and in their government
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Who is the head of the executive branch of the Federal government?
The President
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What issue divided the United States in the mid-1800's?
slavery
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What is the minimum age to be able to vote in the United States today?
18
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On election day, whom do voters choose when they vote for a President and Vice President?
They choose the electors selected by the political party who are committed to voting for that party's candidate
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When are Federal elections held?
On the first Tuesday that follows a Monday in November in even-numbered years
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What is the name of the group that was assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?
committee of five
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What happens to a bill when it is introduced?
it is assigned a number, copies are printed, and the bill is assigned to a committee
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What are the three branches of the United States government?
legislative, executive, judicial
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On the US flag what do the stripes represent and what do the stars represent?
the stripes represent the original 13 states and the stars represent the number of states in the union
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What concern did many people have about the Federal government under the Constitution?
that it might become too strong and take away the rights that Americans enjoyed
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What are the three constitutional roles of the Vice President?
president of the Senate, announcing the winner of the electoral college, assuming the presidency if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office
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How many states were there when the United States began?