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  • Name your U.S. Representative.
    Brian Higgins
  • What are the two major political parties in the United States?
    Democratic and Republican
  • What did Susan B. Anthony do?
    Fought for women's rights
  • How many amendments does the Constitution have?
    27
  • When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
    July 4, 1776
  • Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
    War of 1812 ▪ Mexican-American War ▪ Civil War ▪ Spanish-American War
  • We elect a President for how many years?
    4 years
  • N-400: What does "deserted" mean? Have you EVER deserted from the U.S. armed forces?
    Desert- to leave the military without permission
  • Who did the United States fight in World War II?
    Japan, Germany, Italy
  • How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
    eighteen (18) and older
  • What is the political party of the President now?
    Republican
  • Who was President during World War I?
    Woodrow Wilson
  • In what month do we vote for President?
    November
  • Name one right only for United States citizens.
    Vote in a federal election or run for office
  • What does the Constitution do?
    Set up and Define the government
  • What is an amendment?
    A change or addition to the Constitution
  • What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
    Freed the slaves
  • When was the Constitution written?
    1787
  • N400. What does "register" mean? Have you EVER registered to vote in any Federal, state, or local election in the United States?
    Register - to sign up or apply
  • What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
    US Diplomat, oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, first Postmaster General of the United States, first free libraries
  • N400: What does "crime" mean? Have you EVER been charged with committing, attempting to commit, or assisting in committing a crime or offense?
    Crime - an action that is illegal or against the law
  • There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
    Citizens eighteen (18) and older can vote. You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.Women and men can vote ▪ A male citizen of any race can vote.
  • What is the “rule of law”?
    Everyone must follow the law
  • What is the supreme law of the land?
    The Constitution
  • What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
    Checks and Balances
  • Who was the first President?
    George Washington