Articles of Constitution
Bill of Rights
Checks and Balances
Current Events
Jokes
100

Which branch of gov't makes laws

legislative

100

The bill of Rights is made up of how many amendments?

10

100

The power of the court to declare laws unconstitutional

Judicial review

100

The Supreme Court does not control this type of event, even though it affects the government.

gov't shutdown

100

What do you call a witch's garage?

A broom closet

200

How many senators are there?

100

200

The second amendment protects this right

To bear arms
200

The President has this power to reject bills passed by congress

veto

200

The US gov't shutdown happens when this doesn't get passed

Budget/spending bill

200

What does a witch use to keep her hair up?

Scare spray

300

The President's group of advisors

cabinet

300

The fourth amendment protects citizens from this

Unreasonable search and seizure

300

Congress can override a presidential veto with this fraction of both houses.

2/3

300

The Democrats 2 main demands to end the shutdown 

changes to the big beautiful bill and Medicaid 

300

Why did the witch fall in love with the janitor?

b/c he swept her off her feet

400

This branch interprets laws

Judicial

400

The first amendment protects these 5 freedoms

speech, religion, press, assembly & petition

400

Which branch has the power to impeach the President or federal judges, and which branch decides whether to remove them from office?

The House of Representatives (legislative branch) can impeach, and the Senate (legislative branch) holds the trial to decide whether to remove them.

400

The US has tense relations with this South American country who "emptied their prisons in our country" and is responsible for drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Venezuela

400

Why do pumpkins sit on people's porches?

b/c they can't knock on the door

500

This official takes over if the President & Vice President cannot serve

Speaker of the House

500

This amendment guarantees that powers not given to the federal government are reserved to the states or to the people.

10

500

Who nominates federal judges, and who confirms them?  

The President (executive branch) nominates federal judges, and the Senate (legislative branch) confirms them.

500

Which country has their first female Prime Minister.

Japan

500

What did one jack-o-lantern say to another?

Why don't you lighten up

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