Early American History
What was decided at the first continental congress
Stop exports to England until intolerable Acts repealed
and/or
Agreed to support MA if they were attacked by England
This document formally broke our government off from the colony structure of the British Empire
The Declaration of Independence
Voting on them
There are 100 Senators and this many house reps
435
Mahatma Gandhi led what country to independence in 1947?
India
What important event took place at the Second Continental Congress?
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
This document outlines our current frame of government
The Constitution
This power of congress allows them to rack up the national debt
Borrowing Power
House reps serve two year terms while Senators serve for this length of time
Six year terms
This U.S. National Park was the most visited in 2023
Great Smokey Mountains National Park
The founding fathers were most influenced by what enlightenment theory when they declared independence?
Social Contract
Explain how representation would have worked under the New Jersey Plan for the Constitution
Equal Representation and Unicameral
Building an interstate highway, establishing a national bank, and implementing workplace safety regulations are all implied powers based off of this
The Commerce Clause
The Filibuster in the Senate can only be broken by 60 votes for this
Cloture
This video game produced by FromSoftware won game of the year in 2022
Elden Ring
Which kind of colony was Pennsylvania under William Penn? (Not on the Midterm)
Proprietary Colony
Why were the Articles of Confederation so weak?
-No power to tax
-No Federal Courts
-Issues enforcing Federal Policy
The Electoral duties of Congress allow the house of representatives to do this
The Vice president also serves as president of the Senate and can break a tied vote. This person fills in for the VP if they are absent or unable to preside.
President Pro-Tempore
On July 29th, 1954, this fantasy novel was first published.
The Lord of the Rings
Who is widely regarded as "The Great Chief Justice" and served as Chief Justice during the Supreme Court Case Marbury v. Madison?
John Marshal
Explain in detail two amendments from the Bill of Rights
(various answers accepted)
Implied powers of Congress are justified by this clause in the Constitution
Necessary and Proper Clause
If a bill is stuck in the rules committee, and the chair of the rules committee refuses to put it to vote, how can other congress people force the bill out?
Majority signatures on petition to discharge
What type of snake does Mr. Sullivan own as a pet?
Cornsnake