American History
What are the Bill of Rights?
The First 10 Amendments
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
At what age can U.S. citizens vote in federal elections?
18
What is the title of the person who is the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government?
The President
What is the name of the video game where players can build and explore worlds made of blocks?
Minecraft
What does the Fourth Amendment protect people from?
Protects people from unreasonable searches and detainments by the government
In a trial, what are the two sides called?
Prosecution and Defense
What is the name of the right or privilege to vote in elections?
Suffrage
What are the branches of government are there in the United States?
Three (Executive, Legislative, Judicial).
What is the name of Harry Potter’s best female friend?
Hermione Granger
What United States Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
How many jurors are in criminal trials?
12
The 26th Amendment lowered the federal voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971, largely because of protests against this war.
Vietnam War
How many senators are there in the U.S. Senate?
100
What song became a viral sensation on TikTok and sparked the "Renegade" dance trend?
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What does the term "verdict" mean in a trial?
The decision made by the jury or judge about whether the person is guilty or not guilty.
In what month do U.S. presidential elections take place?
November
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. military?
The President
Which video game was released in 2020 and became a massive hit for its social deduction gameplay, involving crewmates and impostors?
Among Us
What are two of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
- Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition
What is the purpose of a "subpoena"?
It is a legal document that orders someone to appear in court or produce documents.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment
Who nominates justices to the U.S. Supreme Court?
The President
Which superhero is famous for saying "With great power comes great responsibility"?
Spiderman
The Declaration of Independence lists numerous grievances against King George III. Name one of them.
Taxation without representation, the quartering of British troops, denying trial by jury, interfering with colonial governments, restricting trade, imposing unjust laws.
Criminal law involves the government prosecuting individuals for offenses against society. What is the name of the type of law that concerns private disputes between individuals or organizations?
Civil Law
This system, rather than the popular vote, actually decides who becomes president of the United States.
The Electoral College
U.S. territories are areas under U.S. jurisdiction that are not states, each with its own local government but also subject to federal laws. Name two of the five US territories.
American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Which Midwest football team has the best record. Vikings, Packers, Bears or Chiefs?
Green Bay Packers