U.S. - Government
Which branch of government interprets laws?
Legislative Executive
Judicial State
Judicial
Which continent contains the greatest number of countries?
A. Asia B. Africa
C. Europe D. South America
B. Africa
Who wrote the primary draft of the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Washington B. Thomas Jefferson
C. James Madison D. Benjamin Franklin
B. Thomas Jefferson
Which war resulted in the thirteen colonies gaining independence from Great Britian?
A. Civil War B. Revolutionary War
C. War of 1812 C. French & Indian War
B. Revolutionary War
What is Mr. Cartina's favorite Movie and Trilogy?
The Goonies
The Lord of the Rings
Which part of Congress has two members from each state?
House of Representatives Senate
Supreme Court Cabinet
Senate
Which mountain range historically formed a major barrier to westward movement for the original American colonies?
A. Rocky Mountains B. Appalachian Mountains
C. Sierra Nevada D. Andes
B. Appalachian Mountains
Which civilization is traditionally credited with developing democracy in the ancient city-state of Athens?
A. Romans B. Greeks
C. Egyptians D. Persians
B. Greeks
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
A. 1st B. 10th
C. 13th D. 19th
C. 13th Amendment
Where did Mr. Cartina go to College?
NIU - Northern Illinois University
What system prevents any one branch of the federal government from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What imaginary line located at 0 degrees Longitude dives Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Prime Meridian
This abolitionist escaped slavery and became a famous author, speaker, and advocate for ending slavery.
Frederick Douglass
What name is given to the movement during the 1800s in which Americans settled land father west across North America?
Westward Expansion
How many siblings does Mr. Cartina have?
Bonus 100 points if you know how old Mr. Cartina's dog is.
4 - 1 brother - 2 step brothers -1 step sister
15 years old
The number of representatives a state receives in the House of Representatives is primarily determined by what?
Population
Name the river that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
Rio Grande
What famous event occurred on December 7, 1941, bringing the United States into World War II?
*Daily Double* - Your team may wager up to its current score!
Attack on Pearl Harbor
What event is generally considered the beginning of the Great Depression?
Stock Market Crash of 1929
What is the name for a change or addition made to the United States Constitution?
An Amendment
A country that has no coastline or direct access to an ocean is described by what geographic term?
Landlocked
this ancient military leader created one of history's largest empires before his death at only 32 years old.
Alexander the Great
Put these events in chronological order from earliest to most recent:
Moon Landing - Civil War - American Revolution - World War II
1. American Revolution
2. Civil War
3. World War II
4. Moon Landing
*Final Jeopardy*
This founding document announced that the thirteen American colonies considered themselves independent from Great Britain and argued that people posses rights including "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
What is the Declaration of Independence?