It's My Right!
This clause in Article I, Section 8 allows Congress to pass laws necessary to execute its enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper clause
This first U.S. President appears on both the $1 bill and the quarter.
George Washington
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to America from what country?
France
Which came first, sharks or trees?
sharks!
This landmark 1803 Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review.
Marbury v. Madison
Abraham Lincoln is famously featured on the $5 bill, but he also has this nickname related to his reputation for truthfulness. What is it?
Honest Abe
This type of government divides power between a central national authority and regional state governments.
Federalism
Where do I go to see Mount Rushmore?
South Dakota
How much (approximately) does a cloud weigh?
1 million tons
The 14th Amendment's protection that prevents state governments from denying equal protection under the law or depriving life, liberty, or property without this.
Due Process
This 35th President, famous for his "Moonshot" speech, is played by various actors in film and has an airport in NYC named after him.
JFK
When a President refuses to sign a bill passed by Congress, they exercise this check on the legislative branch.
Veto
The "Golden Spike" was driven in Utah in 1869 to complete this massive transit project connecting the East and West coasts.
Transcontinental Railroad
One state originally had it's name misspelled on the Constitution. Which was it?
Pennsylvania
This doctrine, derived from the 10th Amendment, reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states.
Reserved Powers
Before becoming the 40th U.S. President in 1981, this man was a famous Hollywood movie actor.
Ronald Reagan
This procedural action in the Senate allows a senator to delay or prevent a vote on a bill through extended debate.
Filibuster
Where do I go to see the Liberty Bell?
Philadelphia
How many horsepowers can a horse actually produce?
24
In this 1995 case, the Supreme Court limited Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause, ruling that gun control in school zones wasn't an economic activity.
US v. Lopez
Teddy Roosevelt inspired the creation of this iconic toy after refusing to shoot a bear on a hunting trip. What is it?
teddy bear
How many representatives are in the House?
435
How many rooms are in the White House?
132
Name 3 states whose borders are south of Mexico
Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii and South Carolina