[Ans] Where was the first U.S. federal penitentiary?

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Leavenworth United States Penitentiary is a federal prison that is located in Leavenworth, Kansas. Prior to its construction, federal prisoners were held at state prisons. In 1895, Congress authorized the construction of the federal prison system. Leavenworth has been home to many notable prisoners throughout the years. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael spent 17 months at Leavenworth after agreeing to a plea deal associated with felony charges of operating an unlawful interstate dog fighting ring. Other notable inmates at Leavenworth have included Bugs Moran, James Earl Ray, and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

[Answer] Where was the first U.S. federal penitentiary?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Where was the first U.S. federal penitentiary?"

...Leavenworth United States Penitentiary is a federal prison that is located in Leavenworth, Kansas. Prior to its construction, federal prisoners were held at state prisons. In 1895, Congress authorized the construction of the federal prison system. Leavenworth has been home to many notable prisoners throughout the years. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael spent 17 months at Leavenworth after agreeing to a plea deal associated with felony charges of operating an unlawful interstate dog fighting ring. Other notable inmates at Leavenworth have included Bugs Moran, James Earl Ray, and George “Machine Gun” Kelly.

[Ans] What chairman of the Federal Reserve was named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine in 2009?

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who helped steer the nation through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, was named TIME Person of the Year in 2009. In a letter explaining the choice to readers, Time Managing Editor Richard Stengel revealed a “short list” of finalists that included President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs; “The Chinese Worker”; Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan; and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.

[Answer] What chairman of the Federal Reserve was named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine in 2009?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What chairman of the Federal Reserve was named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine in 2009?"

...Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who helped steer the nation through the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, was named TIME Person of the Year in 2009. In a letter explaining the choice to readers, Time Managing Editor Richard Stengel revealed a “short list” of finalists that included President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs; “The Chinese Worker”; Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the U.S. commander in Afghanistan; and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.

[Ans] Which U.S. President imposed the first federal income tax?

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On this day in 1861, Abraham Lincoln imposes the first federal income tax by signing the Revenue Act. Strapped for cash with which to pursue the Civil War, Lincoln and Congress agreed to impose a 3 percent tax on annual incomes over $800. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the comparable minimum taxable income in 2003, after adjustments for inflation, would have been approximately $16,000. Congress repealed Lincoln’s tax law in 1871, but in 1909 passed the 16th Amendment, which set in place the federal income-tax system used today. Congress ratified the 16th Amendment in 1913.

[Answer] Which U.S. President imposed the first federal income tax?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which U.S. President imposed the first federal income tax?"

...On this day in 1861, Abraham Lincoln imposes the first federal income tax by signing the Revenue Act. Strapped for cash with which to pursue the Civil War, Lincoln and Congress agreed to impose a 3 percent tax on annual incomes over $800. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the comparable minimum taxable income in 2003, after adjustments for inflation, would have been approximately $16,000. Congress repealed Lincoln’s tax law in 1871, but in 1909 passed the 16th Amendment, which set in place the federal income-tax system used today. Congress ratified the 16th Amendment in 1913.

[Answer] 7. In which Bundesland (federal state) is the Ruhrgebiet located?

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...1. North Rhine-Westphalia 2. Saxony 3. Bavaria 4. Hessen This Bundesland borders on Belgium and the Netherlands, and has the largest population of all federal states.

[Answer] 3. The National Guard has two missions: federal and state. Which is not a state mission?

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...1. Responding to a flood 2. Responding to a hurricane 3. Responding to a riot 4. Conducting overseas combat operations. The National Guard is prohibited from leaving U.S. soil to perform its missions. Only when called into Federal Active Service may National Guard member leave the U.S. to perform combat mission.

[Answer] Which company took its name from the fact that it specialized in selling insurance to federal employees?

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...In 1936, Leo and Lillian Goodwin started an insurance company to serve federal government employees. That company was Government Employees Insurance Company, or GEICO. GEICO's original business model was predicated on the assumption that federal employees would constitute a less risky and more financially stable pool of customers compared to the general public. Whether you know it through the gecko or the caveman, GEICO has become one of the most well-branded insurance firms in the United States.

[Ans] Which company took its name from the fact that it specialized in selling insurance to federal employees?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which company took its name from the fact that it specialized in selling insurance to federal employees?"

In 1936, Leo and Lillian Goodwin started an insurance company to serve federal government employees. That company was Government Employees Insurance Company, or GEICO. GEICO's original business model was predicated on the assumption that federal employees would constitute a less risky and more financially stable pool of customers compared to the general public. Whether you know it through the gecko or the caveman, GEICO has become one of the most well-branded insurance firms in the United States.

[Answer] The US Federal authorities were trying to control AIM. For what does the acronym AIM stand?

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...AIM was formed in 1968. Russell Means was one of its more controversial leaders.In its simplest form it was an effort to unite diverse elements of persons of Native American heritage. This included urban Indians, reservation Indians, student and intellectual Indians toward correcting what they felt were abuses heaped upon Indians by the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. In 1973 AIM, again at Wounded Knee, orchestrated a 71 day stand-off with federal authorities about what AIM called "The Trail of Broken Treaties". On the Pine Ridge Reservation at the time of the 'incident' AIM represented traditional values as opposed to being absorbed by the white majority.

What is the current federal minimum wage?

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The minimum wage in the United States is set by US labor law and a network of state, and local laws. Employers generally must pay workers the highest minimum wage prescribed by federal, state, and local law.

[Ans] a federal government is one in which

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The full name of the republic is "United States of America". No other name appears in the Constitution, and this is the name that appears on money, in treaties, and in legal cases to which it is a party

[Ans] When did the Fourth of July become a legal federal holiday?

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In 1783, Moravians in Salem, North Carolina, held a celebration of July 4 with a challenging music program assembled by Johann Friedrich Peter. This work was titled The Psalm of Joy. This is recognized as the first recorded celebration and is still celebrated there today.

[Ans] at first in which country federal government was instituted?

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Modern federalism is a system based upon democratic rules and institutions in which the power to govern is shared between national and provincial/state governments. The term federalist describes several political beliefs around the world depending on context.