General Trivia
When was the US founded?
July 4, 1776
The current government shutdown started on...
October 1, 2025
True of False: China’s major UN Summit for a 30 year anniversary celebration of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (from the Fourth World Conference on Women, 1995), is an accurate portrayal of the significant progress they have made for women´s right
False, China’s major UN Summit is essentially celebrating 0 progress, but portraying it differently to the media. So this anniversary UN Summit is just a show, fooling the country into thinking there is real progress in women’s rights.
True or False: Congress has authorized (allowed) using military force against cartels.
False!!!
Congress has not authorized using military force against cartels. However, even if Congress does so, these airstrikes remain illegal under international human rights law.
What room is Amnesty International in?
Name the US congressional representative for the city of Arcadia
Judy Chu
What is a Government shutdown and why does it happen?
It is when a gov shutdown and when Congress fails to pass funding bills for the new year (which starts October 1)
True or False? In the past 30 years there has been tremendous progress for Women’s Rights in China
False, many feminist voices have been silenced, jailed and exiled in China.
Ex: Huang Xueqin, a journalist reporting on sexual abuse and sexism in China, was jailed for the reason given as “subversion against the state”. She was sentenced to 5 years in prison in June of 2024.
“Human life cannot be left to the mercy of a ruler’s whim. No president has the right to kill arbitrarily and without accountability.”
-Ana Piquer, Amnesty International Director
Who is the president of the Amnesty International Club at Arcadia High School? (currently+name)
Flora Tan!!!
Who is the 16th president of the US?
Abraham Lincoln
Why specifically did this government shutdown happen??
Congress is divided over spending priorities and health care policy, they cannot come to a compromise
Democrats: want to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which help low- and middle-income Americans afford health insurance
Republicans: say these subsidies are too expensive and want to negotiate ACA reforms first before approving funding
On October 13th-14th for a 30 year anniversary celebration of Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, China hosted...
A major UN summit
Critics argue that the US should address drug issue by...
“should fully fund public health programs for treatment and prevention in the U.S. instead of illegally blowing up boats in Latin America and the Caribbean.
What is the goal of Amnesty? (Name one)
1. Aims to ensure a future where all people have protected human rights
2. We will spread awareness for cases relating to human rights violations and contribute to systemic change through lobbying representatives
3. Protest individuals whose rights are denied and ensure everyone's rights are realized/protected/advocated for
What is the 6th amendment?
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. It also ensures the accused has the right to be informed of the charges, to confront witnesses, to compel favorable witnesses, and to have the assistance of a lawyer.
Who is affected by gov shutdowns? (Name one)
1. Federal workers: going weeks without pay and many struggling with rent, food, and bills.
2. Programs paused or reduced: WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition aid suspended
3. NIH and CDC delaying health research and disease tracking
4. National Parks and museums partially or fully closed
5. Small business loans and passport processing delayed
6. Military & TSA: still working, but paychecks delayed
Why did the US specifically choose to release illegal bombs in Latin America and the Caribbean?
alleged drug-trafficking vessels and combat drug smuggling into the United States
1. Civic Engagement, learn more about the world, gain more awareness about politics and other worldwide events
2. Volunteer hours
3. Take a step towards a better future and advocate for human rights
4. Free candy lol
Does it look like the government shutdown is going to end soon? What are the long term effects of a government shutdown? (Answer both)
1. So far, no active negotiations are happening as both sides are waiting for the other to give in.
2. Long-term effects of a government shutdown include lasting economic damage, such as permanent loss of economic output, reduced investor confidence, and disruptions to vital services like research and disaster response. While short shutdowns can be recovered, prolonged ones can result in a permanent loss of billions of dollars.
International law only permits lethal force if...
there is an imminent threat to life and no other means, like capture, are possible
What awesome event did Amnesty recently hold and collaborated with Key Club on and what did we do? (Name both!)
1. Banned books week
2. Writing letters to representatives (similarly to write for rights) about spotlight cases presented and spreading awareness about censorship and freedom of expression