People
Legislation
U.S. Government
Types of Government
Name That Agency/Dept.
100
Writer of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
100
The supreme law of the land.
What is the Constitution?
100
The city which held the Constitutional Convention.
What is Phildelphia?
100
Kings and Queens; could be found today in Saudi Arabia; could also be cound in England during medivel times
What is a monarchy?
100
Need money? They have the "monies."
What is the U.S. Mint?
200
The most "honest" president we have ever had.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
Our first "Constitution"
What is the Articles of Confederation?
200
Ideas for how to form our government came from these two ancient civilizations.
What are Greece and Rome?
200
Headed by religious leaders; can be found in the Vatican city, headquarters for the Catholic religion
What is a theocracy?
200
"Got milk?" was their slogan to promote not only health, but farmers as well.
What is U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
300
This president was elected 4 times; He eventually died from polio.
Who is Franklin Deleno Roosevelt?
300
The first ten amendments to the Constitution.
What are the Bill of Rights?
300
The total number of respresentatives in the House.
What is 435?
300
Current type of government in England; the building is named after the form of government
What is a parliamentary democracy?
300
This agency pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Also, if you are over 65 without disabilities, you may qualify for monetary benefits.
What is the Social Security Adminstration? (SSA)
400
Ruler of England during the American Reovlutionary War.
Who is King George?
400
An English piece of legislation which limited the power of the king in 1215.
What is Magna Carta?
400
The year the Constitution went into effect.
What is 1788?
400
Can be found in Swizterland; government allows everyone an equal vote for all laws passed.
What is a direct democracy?
400
This agency was criticized after the Hurricane Katrina disaster which left New Orleans underwater. Many felt they did not act quickly enough to help.
What is FEMA?
500
Currently, he serves as the presiding officer in the U.S. Senate.
Who is Joe Biden?
500
An English piece of legislation which gave Parliament the power to create most of the laws in England.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
500
The location of our nation's first capital before it was eventually moved to Washington, D.C.
What is New York City?
500
Our nation's government where powers are separated between three branches rather than one person having all the power.
What is a presidential democracy?
500
This department was created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It combines all branches of the military as well as the FBI, CIA, ATF, and FEMA.
What is the Department of Homeland Security?
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