US History and Government

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Who were the Founding Fathers of the United States?

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A small group of men who lived during the Revolutionary War and helped construct the government to what it is today

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TRUE or FALSE: All of the Founding Fathers became president

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FALSE

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What was the Treaty of Paris?

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A peace agreement signed that ended the American Revolution

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What is the document that announced the independence of the 13 British colonies from Great Britain on July 4, 1776?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What is the supreme law of the United States?

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The Constitution

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What is an amendment to the Constitution?

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A change or an addition to the document.

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Who was the first president of the US?

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George Washington

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Before their freedom from Great Britain, the colonists lived under what form of government?

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Monarchy

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What form of government is the power given to the people?

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Democracy

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What is Due Process?

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A legal requirement that the government must follow laws and procedures to protect a person's rights