Court cases
What is Marbury v. Madison?
The court case that established Judicial Review.
How many members are in the Senate and House of Reps?
100 (2 per state) Senators, 435 Representatives (based on population)
13th amendment
Abolition of slavery
What is the "winner-take-all" system in the Electoral College?
whoever wins more electoral votes win alls
Who is the youngest f1 racer currently?
Kimi Antonelli
The case that stated racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. It overturned Plessy v. Ferguson.
Length of term for a Representative
2 years
19th amendment
gives women the right to vote
What is a federal budget deficit?
when the government spends more money than it receives
Which team is currently ranked first?
McLaren
What is Roe v. Wade?
The case that established woman's right to have an abortion and is protected by the right to privacy.
length of term for senator
6 years
26th amendment
lowered voting age from 21 to 18
what is filibuster?
tactic used in Senate to delay or block the passage of a bill by extending debate on it
Who completed every lap in 2024?
Oscar Piastri
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
The case that said evidence obtained through unlawful searches and seizures could not be used in state court (fourth amendment).
Requirements to be a Senator
at least 30 years old, U.S citizen for at least 9 years, must be a resident of the state in which they're elected
22nd amendment
limits the president to two terms
What is the purpose of an excise tax?
raise revenue for the government and to discourage consumption of certain products (excise tax- taxes imposed on specific goods)
Who completed the fewest laps of 2024?
Alex Albon
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
The case that protected rights to free speech in schools (students wore armbands to protest against Vietnam War) follows the first amendment freedom of religion.
Requirements to be a Representative
at least 25 years old, U.S citizen for at least 7 years, must be a resident of the state in which they're elected
14th amendment
gives citizenship to those born or from the U.S, along with guaranteed equal protection under the law.
What is the significance of midterm elections?
Shapes congress (all 435 seats in House of Reps and 1/3 of Senate), impacts the president's ability to pass legislation and implement policies
How many places did Lando Norris lose after lap 1 this season?
30