American Government

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1.When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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September 21, 1777

July 1, 1780

July 4, 1776

May 6, 1606

2.What is the Constitution, as of today?

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An establishment of America's basic laws and regulations

Defined rights of the people who were allowed to vote in 1787

Exceptions for what the government is allowed to do

A removal of the King from American government

3.How many senators does each state receive?

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Depends on population size

Four

Only states that were a colony receive senators

Two

4.If the Vice President is unable to assume office, who is next in the succession?
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Speaker of the House

President Pro Tempore of the Senate

Secretary of State

Attorney General

5.Which Presidents were impeached?

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Andrew Johnson

Richard Nixon

Bill Clinton

Dwight Eisenhower

6.The United States Postal Service is under which branch?

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Executive

Legislative

Judicial

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7.When were women granted the right to vote?

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1908

1920

1890

1967

8.What were the main arguments leading to the civil war?

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Economic Policy

Slavery and Human Rights

State Lines

Taxation without Representation

9.What can a president do to enact a law without congress?

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Executive Order

Veto

Abstract Judicial Review

60 Day Power Exemption

10.How many Supreme Court Justices are there typically?

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Nine

Eight

Three

One

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