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What do the stripes on the American flag represent?
They represent the 13 colonies.
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What country did we fight during the Revoluntionary War?
England
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What are the three branches of our government?
Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
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Who becomes president should the president and vice president die?
The Speaker of the House
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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed the slaves
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Who has the power to declare war?
The Congress
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What kind of government does the United States have?
A Constitutional Republic
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What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
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Name one right guaranteed by the first amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, the Right to Bare Arms
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Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
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How many U.S. Supreme Court Justices are there?
9
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Who helped the Pilgrims in the New World?
Native Americans (Indians)
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Which countries were our enemies during World War II?
Germany, Italy and Japan
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Who is the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Roberts
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How Many amendments are there to the Constitution?
27
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How many states are there today?
50
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What are the colors of the American flag and what does each symbolize?
Red-courage, Blue-justice and White-truth
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What are the duties of Congress?
To make laws about trade, taxes, approve money making and declare war
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