U.S. Constitution/Law
Historical Dates

Notable Political Figures
Elections & Democracy
International Relations
100


What year was the Constitution ratified?


1788


100


What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?


1776
100

This Founding Father was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the United States.

Thomas Jefferson

100

What is popular sovereignty?

The principle that in a democracy, the power of government comes from the people and that citizens have the right to participate in choosing their leaders.

100


 What does IGO stand for?



Intergovernmental Organization 


200


What is the constitutional requirement that police officers must read to criminal suspects in custody before questioning them?


Miranda Rights

200


What year did World War I start?


1914

200

This British Prime Minister led the U.K. during World War II and famously declared, “We shall never surrender.”

Winston Churchill

200

What is direct democracy?

This type of democracy allows citizens to vote directly on laws and policies rather than only electing representatives.

200


Article 5 of the NATO treaty states…



An attack on one is an attack on all


300


How many amendments have been made to the Constitution and when was the last amendment?


27 & 1992

300

What year did the first man land on the moon?



1969

300

This U.S. Supreme Court Justice was the first woman ever appointed to the Court.

Sandra Day O’Connor

300

What is the Voting Rights Act?

In 1965, this law aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, especially in the American South.

300


The five permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) hold this powerful check on its resolutions


Veto Power

400


What does stare decisis translate to/mean?



“Let the decision stand”, establishes the basis for respecting judicial precedents


400


What year did Alaska and Hawaii officially become states?


1959

400

This South African leader spent 27 years in prison before becoming the country’s first Black president.

Nelson Mandela 

400

In the U.S. Electoral College, a candidate needs this many votes to win the presidency.

270

400

The ideological strategy during the Cold War where the U.S. sought to prevent the spread of Communism beyond its existing borders.



Containment 

500


What does amicus curiae translate to/mean?



“Friend of the Court” brief


500

What year did the Berlin Wall fall?

1989

500

This American congresswoman, known for her progressive views, is part of “The Squad” and represents New York’s 14th congressional district.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

500

What is gerrymandering?

The practice of drawing electoral district lines to favor one party or group.

500

What year did the first man land on the moon?



1969

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