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  1. What is the supreme law of the land?

    Answer: The Constitution

    The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. All other laws must be consistent with it, and it establishes the framework of the federal government.

  2. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

    Answer: The Bill of Rights

    The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. They were ratified in 1791 and protect fundamental individual liberties such as freedom of speech and religion.

  3. How many U.S. Senators are there?

    Answer: 100

    There are 100 U.S. Senators — two from each of the 50 states. Senators serve six-year terms and represent their entire state.

  4. What is the economic system of the United States?

    Answer: Capitalism

    The United States has a capitalist (or market) economy, where businesses and individuals own property and make decisions about production and prices, rather than the government controlling these.

  5. Who was the first President of the United States?

    Answer: George Washington

    George Washington was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He is often called the 'Father of His Country' for his leadership during the Revolutionary War and in forming the new nation.

  6. What is the name of the national anthem of the United States?

    Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner

    'The Star-Spangled Banner' is the national anthem of the United States. It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812 and became the official national anthem in 1931.