Recent US Foreign Policy
Double points if you can name 3 of the countries/territories
Greenland, Venezuela, Mexico, Columbia, Panama, Canada
What US city had over 3,000 ICE officers deployed to in 2026?
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Who are the 2 senators from New York?
Chuck Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand
What is the point of a crisis note in crisis committees?
To accomplish personal, secret objectives without need to pass it as a directive with majority approval.
What artist won "Best Album" at the Grammys this year?
Bad Bunny
The name of the Latin American president captured and removed from power on January 3, 2026
Bonus points for the country
President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela
What was mayor Mamdani's main effort to remove snow from New York streets after record snowfall over break?
Who is the current Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Mike Johnson
How many speakers are in a 9:45 moderated caucus?
12 speakers
9 minutes divided by 45 seconds per person equals 12 speakers total
What is the capital of New York State?
Albany, New York
Name at least 3 countries attacked by Iranian counter-offensives in late February - early March of 2026
United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan
What record was broken at President Trump's State of the Union address this year?
Longest State of the Union address ever- 1 hour and 48 minutes!
Name 1 Republican member of the House of Representatives
Lindsay Graham, Mike Johnson, Thomas Massie
When is Mr Bertsch's birthday?
February 28th- Happy Birthday Mr Bertsch!
The unicorn is the national animal of which country?
Scotland
What decision by the Trump administration has strained key diplomatic relations and disrupted global supply chains?
10% global tariffs
Why was Prince Andrew arrested by on February 19th, 2026?
(Points will be awarded for naming the current event topic related to his arrest)
"Misconduct in a public office" After sharing confidential government and trade information with Jeffrey Epstein.
Name 2 similarities between Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
They are all US territories
They lack voting representation in Congress
Are self-governed
3 years
Which young USA olympic figure skater took first place in the men's short program at the 2026 Winter Olympics but dropped to 8th place after falling twice in his free skate?
Ilia Malinin
The name of the leader killed this week in a joint U.S. and Israeli air strike on Tehran, Iran
Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? (or just Khamenei)
What was the name of the infamous Mexican cartel and/or its leader who was killed on February 22nd, 2026 by the Mexican military?
Double points for both answers
or
How did the cartel retaliate
Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes "El Mencho"
Setting cars on fire, creating checkpoints, shootings, and setting banks on fire
What was the Democrats' goal in refusing to pass a funding bill that led to a partial government shutdown?
Democrats forced the lapse in funding to demand increased accountability for immigration agents, including requiring body cameras and stricter use-of-force policies.
What is a "consultation of the whole" in Model UN?
A type of caucus that acts as a hybrid between moderated and unmoderated sessions, where formal rules are suspended, and delegates lead the discussion themselves, often in a seated, informal setting.
Delegates speak and then pass the mic to someone else to speak while everyone listens; less formal, unlimited speaking time- like a forum.
Each team draw a portrait of Mr Bertsch enjoying his birthday in Florida. The best portrait will win, you have 2 minutes.
The best portrait is...