Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Mystery
100
Which of the following best describes a Civic Duty?
A. Jury Duty
B. Volunteering at a shelter
C. Call of Duty
D. Taking out the trash
A. Jury Duty
100
This Document signed in 1215, was the first to limit the power of a King
Magna Carta
100
What two houses comprise the legislative branch?
The Senate + House of Representatives = Congress
100
who is the current President and Vice President of the United States?
President Joe Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris
100
Which action is the MOST effective way to demonstrate civic responsibility?
A. Voting in the general election
B. Learning the words to the national anthem
C. Paying bills in a timely manner
D. Donating money to non-profit organizations
A. Voting in the general election
200
What is the name of the process of becoming a citizen?
Naturalization
200
What event exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Shay’s Rebellion
200
What is the legislative branch of the state of North Carolina called?
NC General Assembly
200
What is the formula to determine how many electors at states has?
# of Senators + # of Representatives = # of electors
200
What animal is it tradition for a President to pardon around a specific fall holiday?
A turkey
300
Which kind of leader is best described in the passage below?
A ruler who seizes control of a country and demands total obedience. He allows some ownership of private property and participation in political activities as long as there is no threat to his power.
A. President
B. Republican
C. Authoritarian
D. Monarch
C. Authoritarian
300
This clause prohibits the government from making any law establishing an official religion
Establishment Clause
300
If the U.S Census recorded a massive population boom in the state of North Carolina, resulting in new representatives.
What is this an example of?
Reapportionment
300
how many Executive departments are there?
15 Executive Departments
300
The following cartoon is an example of what?
Gerrymandering
400
What immigration theory states people from different cultures and races will blend together by abandoning their native languages and customs forming a unique new culture.
Melting pot Theory
400
What is the name of the various letters and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay that advocated for the ratification of the Constitution
The Federalist Papers
400
What tactic can senators use to slow down, or defeat a bill?
The Filibuster
400
What is a presidential written decree that has the force of law
An executive order
400
What Constitutional Principle is reflected by having Explicit powers for the Federal governments and the Reserved powers for the states
Federalism
500
Name 2 Enlightenment Thinkers
Any two of the following:
John Locke, Thomas Hobbes,
Baron de Montesquieu, jean jacques rousseau
500
What mid 18th century war left Great Britain with massive Debt resulting in an increased in taxes on the colonies?
The French and Indian war
500
A beneficial bill has been vetoed by The President.
What can congress do to still pass the bill?
Congress can override the Presidential veto with 2/3rds majority vote.
500
What amendment put the President and Vice President on the same ticket (meaning they are a package deal)
the 12th Amendment
500
What power of Congress is used to Check the president's role as "Commander in Chief"?
The power to Declare War