Baby Stuff
What is Ms. Fitz's baby's name?
Alistair
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, executive and judicial
What is the name of the forced removal of the Cherokee from their lands?
The Trail of Tears
What is Ms. Fitz's FULL last name?
Fitzsimmons
How old is Ms. Fitz's baby?
Four and a half months
What amendment protects you from unreasonable searches?
Fourth Amendment
Which branch is responsible for making laws?
Legislative (Congress)
What was the name of the territory that the U.S. bought from France and doubled the size of the country?
The Louisiana Territory
What is Ms. Fitz's first name?
Kelly
What is Ms. Fitz's baby's middle name?
Ash
Which amendment protects the rights not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights?
9th Amendment
Who really elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College
Which U.S.state was its own country for 10 years?
Texas
USC (University of Southern California)
What does Ms. Fitz's baby like doing the most right now?
What does "double jeopardy" refer to?
You cannot be tried twice for the same exact crime.
Who decides if laws follow the Constitution and Bill of Rights?
The Supreme Court
What is the name of the Native American tribe in Florida that was freeing slaves in Georgia?
Seminole
How long has Ms. Fitz been teaching at LOJ?
14 years!
What history mystery did Ms. Fitz use to reveal she was pregnant to the class?
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
What are the five freedoms provided by the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion
How many representatives does Oregon have in the U.S. Congress?
8!
How did the United States gain California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona?
The War with Mexico
What was Ms. Fitz's first job (when she was in high school)?
Working at a movie theater