Civic Engagement
Two examples of unpaid forms of civic engagement
Volunteering at a food bank, shelter, community center without pay
Community clean-ups
Donation drives
Joining/leading community groups
Petitioning
Supporting social services
Participating in town hall meetings, political debates etc.
(and more!)
West Virginia is the only state born out of which war?
The American Civil War
If a governor dislikes a bill passed by state legislature, they can use this power to reject it
Veto
This notable television host is famous for hosting Family Feud, has his very own TV show, and was born in Welch, West Virginia
Who is Steve Harvey?
This world-renowned person was known as the "King of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson
Civic engagement is mainly concerned with health awareness
True or False
False
What century was Shepherdstown founded?
18th
Minimum age requirement for the West Virginia House of Delegates?
18
Risk Factor!
Will you take the risk?
Add 100 points to your team
Risk Factor!
Will you take the risk?
Subtract 200 points from any one team's score
How many Americans (between the ages of 15-25) participated in 10 or more community engagement and/or political activities as of 2005?
(closest percentage gets the points)
7 percent
When was West Virginia recognized as an official state?
June 20, 1863
17
This is the current mayor of Shepherdstown as of July 2024 (choose one)
James Gatz
John Hamtramck
George Clooney
Tony Russo
Who is James Gatz?
This author wrote Pride and Prejudice
Who is Jane Austen?
Civic Engagement means engaging in solely political actions/activities
True or False?
False
Civic engagement can be shown through the organization of food pantries, community clean-ups, advocacy groups for social issues, and actively being involved in your community
Name at least two groups of peoples/settlers who settled in West Virginia from Europe?
English, German, Scot-Irish, Welsh
How many registered voters across the 55 counties of WV?
Closest number wins
1,125,010 (55.6% of eligible voters)
This is the current West Virginia governor, as of January 13th, 2025
Who is Patrick Morrisey?
What is Latin for "after" but comes before "-mortem?"
What is post?
Name at least 3 freedoms that are included in the First Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and petition
Part 1: Who is coined as the founder of Shepherdstown?
Part 2: What was the original name of Shepherdstown?
*Get at least one question right: 500 points
*Both questions right: 600 points!
Part 1: Thomas Shepherd
Part 2: Mecklenburg
This is the correct phrase for the intervals of time between regular legislative sessions
Hint: There are upcoming ____ happening throughout September 13-15, and December 6-8, 2026
What is a legislative interim
Name at least two Jefferson County legislators, as of 2026
Who is...
Delegate Chris Anders
Delegate Wayne Clark
Delegate Joe Funkhouser
Delegate Bill Ridenour
Senator Jason Barrett
Senator Patricia Rucker
To assure U.S. food quality, this government body, was established as a result of Upton Sinclair’s work, "The Jungle," that exposed unsanitary conditions of the 20th-century American meatpacking industry.
What is the Food and Drug Administration