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| Who was President during the Civil War? | It was Abraham Lincoln. |
| What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? | It freed the slaves. |
| What special group advises the President? | The Cabinet advises the President. |
| Which President is called the Father of our Country? | George Washington. |
| What President was the first Comander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army and Navy? | George Washington. |
| What was the 50th state to be added to our Union (the United States)? | It was Hawaii. |
| Who helped the Pilgrims in America? | The American Indians/Native Americans |
| What is the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America? | the Mayflower. |
| What were the 13 original states of the United States called before they became states? | They were called Colonies. |
| What group has the power to declare wars. | The Congress. |
| Name the Amendments that guarantee or address voting rights? | the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th Amendments. |
| In what year was the Constitution written? | The Constitution was written in 1787. |
| What are the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution called? | They are called the Bill of Rights. |
| Whose rights are guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights? | All people living in the United States. |
| What is the introduction to the constitution called? | It's called the Preamble. |
| Who meets in the US Capital building? | The Congress |
| What is the name of the President's official home? | The White House. |
| Where is the White House located? | In Washington DC |
| Name one right or freedom guarantee by the first amendment. | The rights of freedom of religion, of speech, of the press, of assembly, and to petition the Government. |
| Who is Comander-in-Chief of the United States miltary? | The President. |
| In what month do we vote for the President? | In November. |
| In what month is the new President inaugurated? | in January. |
| How many times may a senator or a congressman be re-elected? | There is no limit. |
| What are the two major political parties in the United States today? | The Democratic and Republican parties. |
| What is the Executive branch of our government? | The President, the Cabinet, and departments under the Cabinet members. |
| Where does "freedom of speech" come from? | the Bill of Rights. |
| What U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services form is used to apply for naturalized citizenship? | Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) |
| What kind of government does the United States have? | A Republic. |
| Name one of the purposes of the United Nations. | For countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries. |
| Name of benefit of being a citizen of the United States. | To obtain Federal Government jobs, to travel with a U.S. passport, or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live. |
| Can he Constitution be changed? | Yes, the Constitution can be changed. |
| What is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens? | the right to vote. |
| What is the White House? | It's the Presidents's official home. |
| What is the United States Capitol? | The place where Congress meets. |
| How many branches are there in the United States government? | There are 3 branches. |
