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| What are the colors of our flag? | Red, white and blue |
| How many stripes are there in the flag? | 13 |
| What color are the stripes? | Red and White |
| What color are the stars on our flag? | White |
| What do the stars on the flag mean? | One for each state |
| How many stars are there in our flag? | 50 |
| How many states are there in the United States? | 50 |
| What are the 2 major political parties in the U.S. today? | Democratic & Republican |
| What kind of government does the U.S. have? | A republic |
| What is the capital of the state of California? | Sacramento |
| Who is the governor of the state of California? | Jerry Brown |
| What is the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America? | The Mayflower |
| Why did the pilgrims come to America? | For religious freedom |
| What is the supreme law of the land? | the Constitution |
| What does the Constitution do? | protects basic rights of Americans |
| What are the first three words of the Constitution? | We the People... |
| What is an amendment? | a change (to the Constitution) |
| What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? | Bill of Rights |
| How many amendments does the Constitution have? | twenty-seven (27) |
| What did the Declaration of Independence do? | announced our independence (from Great Britain) |
| What are three rights in the Declaration of Independence? | life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
| What is freedom of religion? | You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion. |
| What is the “rule of law”? | Everyone must follow the law. |
| This is one branch or part of the government. | Congress |
| Who is in charge of the executive branch? | the President |
| What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? | the Senate and House (of Representatives) |
| How many U.S. Senators are there? | one hundred (100) |
| We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years? | six (6) |
| The House of Representatives has how many voting members? | four hundred thirty-five (435) |
| We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years? | two (2) |
| Who does a U.S. Senator represent? | all people of the state |
| Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? | (because) some states have more people |
| We elect a President for how many years? | four (4) |
| In what month do we vote for President? | November |
| If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? | the Vice President |
| If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? | the Speaker of the House |
| Who is the Commander in Chief of the military? | the President |
| Who signs bills to become laws? | the President |
| Who vetoes bills? | the President |
| What does the President’s Cabinet do? | advises the President |
| What are two Cabinet-level positions? | Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Education |
| What is the highest court in the United States? | the Supreme Court |
| How many justices are on the Supreme Court? | nine (9) |
| This is one amendment to the Constitution about who can vote. | Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote) |
| What are two responsibilities that are only for United States citizens? | serve on a jury and vote in a federal election |
| These are two rights only for United States citizens. | vote in a federal election and run for federal office |
| What are two rights (among others) of everyone living in the United States? | freedom of speech and freedom of worship |
| What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance? | the United States and the flag |
| When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms? | April 15 |
| When must all men register for the Selective Service? | at age eighteen (18) |
