Revolution
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
Who is the leader of the Executive Branch
President
What two houses make up the U.S. Congress
Senate and House of Reps
What did Magna Carta do?
Fair and speedy -> Trial by Jury
Based on chart numbers, ticket sales, online searches, and merch sales...Who was the most popular music artist in the world in 2023?
Taylor Swift
A group of colonists were taunting a British soldier due to high taxes. Eventually this rowdy crowd drew in more protesters and gained the attention of other near bye soldiers. One soldier would fire into the crowd killing 5 and injuring at least 2. What was the name of this event?
Boston Massacre
How can the President check and balance the legislative branch?
Veto a bill
What is the Legislative Branches job?
Make Laws
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War
Abe Lincoln
Where was the first Olympic games played?
Athens Greece. Olympia (Greece) in honor of the Greek God Zeus, Hercules would hold the first Olympic games according to mythology. The first official Olympic games as we know today took place in 1896 by 14 nations, 241 athletes, and 43 events.
The Boston Tea party took place because....
The Tea Act - reduces cost of tea and places a tax on tea, but in turn you can only buy British tea
The President is considered the leader and chief of the what?
Military
What do you call the members of a city who help the mayor legislate?
City Council
What branch of government can declare war? What branch can send troops?
Legislative (congress) -> Executive (president)
Who are the Boston Celtics playing in the 2024 NBA Finals?
Dallas Mavericks
Who helped train the U.S. Army during the Revolutionary War? (what country)
France
How many cabinets does the President have?
15
How many total members are in the U.S. Congress?
(Senate + House)
535
What does Habeus Corpus mean?
"Show me the body?" - Aka -> show me the evidence
Name all 8 planets in order
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What was the name of the Act in which soldier would have the right to hide, sleep, and eat in the homes of colonists during the colonial period as a reprimand for the events of the Boston Tea Party?
The Quartering Act
In order name the three leaders of each stage of the executive branch?
City->_____________
State->____________
Country->__________
What is one way that the legislative branch can check the Executive Branch?
They can have 2/3 approval of any veto bill.
They can approve cabinet and senate members.
They can impeach the President.
Name all 5 parts of the first Amendment?
Free...
Speech, Press, Religion, Petition Govt, and Assembly
What was the name of the Greek Demi-God who was immortal and had the strength of the Gods? Well, Besides one fatal flaw that would be known as his weakness and eventually demise...
Achilles