The Constitution
What was the name of the first version of the Constitution that failed in the U.S.?
The Articles of Confederation
Which English theorist coined the phrase "Life, Liberty, and Property"?
John Locke
What amendment gives everyone the right to citizenship in the U.S.?
14th
The states and the electoral college
The Miranda Rights
The Legislative Branch includes what two houses of congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
The Leviathan summarizes the need for a king, without it the world would descend into chaos. Who wrote this?
Thomas Hobbes
Most Americans can trace their ancestry to this European Country
Italy
A state that often switches how it votes in elections is called...
A swing state
True or False: in CT, you must stand for the pledge of allegience?
False! Per the 1st amendment you have the right to peacefully and silently protest by sitting out.
The President has what powers invested per the constitution?
Commander in Chief, Power to veto congress, power to appoint officials and judges
What ancient city-state experimented with Democracy first?
Athens
How many questions are you allowed to get wrong on the citizenship test and still pass?
6/10 is passing so no more than 4 wrong!
How many electoral votes are needed to win the presidency?
270
True or False: The police can enter your home and search your things.
False! The 4th amendment protects you from this, unless they have a warrant.
How many Supreme Court Justices are there in the court?
9
This Roman leader was assassinated after becoming too powerful. His death lead to a Roman civil war and eventually brought about the Roman Empire.
Julius Caesar
False: Native Americans are classified as separate from United States jurisdiction and fall under the tribal governing body.
What two political parties dominate American politics?
Democrats and Republicans
Are Connecticut gun laws a violation of the 2nd Amendment?
No! The 10th amendment allows each state to interpret the constitution and amendments.
How many congressional seats are there in Congress?
535
Federalist Papers Number 10 is concerned with what issue?
The issues of factions and factionalism (political parties)
What law created the quota system for tracking immigration by country?
Immigration Act of 1924
What happens if there is a tie in an election?
No! The 1st amendment and the separation clause ensures public school should remain secular and not religious in nature.