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Civics Review
Semester Review Part 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | Thomas Jefferson |
| When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? | July 4, 1776 |
| What movement tried to end racial discrimination? | Civil Rights |
| What did Martin Luther Kind, Jr. do? | Fought for civil rights (equality for all Americans) |
| What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States? | 9/11 |
| What is the capital of the United States? | Washington, D.C. |
| Where is the Statue of Liberty? | New York |
| What do the 13 stripes of the US flag represent? | 13 original colonies |
| What do the 50 stars of the US flag represent? | 50 states |
| What is the name of the US national anthem? | The Star Spangled Banner |
| When do we celebrate Independence Day? | July 4 |
| What are some US national holidays? | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. |
| How many chief justices are there in the Supreme Court? | 1 |
| How many associates justices are there in the Supreme Court? | 8 |
| How long is a presidential term? | 4 years |
| When should you stand while watching a parade? | At the beginning of the parade when the first flag goes by. |
| What does the Legislative Branch do? | Makes laws |
| What does the Executive Branch do? | Executes laws |
| What does the Judicial Branch do? | Interprets laws |
| What does a male have to register for when he turns 18 years old? | Select Service (draft) |
| Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner? | Frances Scott Keys |
| How many electoral votes are needed to become US President? | 270 |