Civics
Name one reason the Articles of Confederation failed
Couldn't raise taxes, no army, no executive or juducial branch, no power to regulate trade.
What is the only food that doesn't expire?
Honey
What is the term for a zero score in tennis?
Love
What restaurant used to be located where VIP is located today?
Bonanza
Name a law that is left up to the states
Multiple answers
What's the 2nd Amendment?
The right to bear arms
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
In 1972, this American Football team went undefeated for the whole season, even during the Super Bowl. What was the team?
Dolphins
What RT is Main Street?
Route 109
Who is in charge of the exectuive branch?
The President
Who said "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
John Locke
What is the oldest soft drink (soda) in America?
Dr. Pepper
Who is the only member of the 500/500 club in baseball?
(500 Home runs and 500 steals)
Barry Bonds
DAILY DOUBLE
Name as many Social Studies teachers at SHS as you can.
How many supreme court justices do we have?
9
How many people died at the Boston Massacre?
5
What two US states end in the letter Y?
New Jersey and Kentucky
What pitcher holds the record for most complete games in an MLB career?
Cy Young
What is the only non fastfood restuarant in Sanford that has 2 locations.
Mel's Rasberry Patch
How many amendments does our constitution have?
27
What was "The Great Disappointment"?
The Great Disappointment was the intense disillusionment experienced by the Millerite movement when Jesus Christ did not return to Earth on October 22, 1844, as predicted.
What can humans do faster than cheetahs?
SNEEZE!: Cheetahs are the fastest animals in the world, reaching speeds of up to 75mph, but sneezes win the speed contest by traveling up to 100 miles per hour.
A “Grand Slam” in tennis means a player winning how many major tournaments in a calendar year?
4
There are 7 towns that border Sanford. What are they?
Acton, Alfred, Kennebunk, Lebanon, North Berwick, Shapleigh and Wells.
Name the 2 dominant political parties in America
Democrats and Republicans