Political History
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
How many branches are there in the U.S. government?
Three
How many kids does Dr. Brasher have?
4 kids!
Which ideology believes each nation should protect and celebrate its own unique history, culture, and language?
Nationalism
Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?
The 2nd Amendment
What year did the American Revolution end?
1783
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
How many languages does Dr. Brasher know?
4
What political ideology's goal is perfect equality and democracy but it's reality is totalitarian communism?
Socialism
Which Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
The 1st Amendment
Who was the U.S. president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the term for a law that applies retroactively?
Ex post facto law.
Name 3 countries Dr. Brasher has lived in
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sweden, Finland, Canada, Germany
What political ideology ties people to their socioeconomic background and is rigged in favor of the rich?
Communism
What does the 19th Amendment to the U.S. guarantee
Women's right to vote
What was the name of the scandal that led to President Richard Nixon's resignation?
Watergate
How many U.S. Senators are there?
100
Where is Dr. Brasher's wife from?
CANADA
What political ideology is also known as the invisible hand?
Classic Liberalism
Which Amendment limits the president to two terms?
The 22nd Amendment
Who was the only U.S. President to serve more that two terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
The 13th Amendment
What is Dr. Brasher's favorite sports team?
Bayern München
What political ideology believes state security is achieved through self reliance (producing raw goods and finished products yourself)?
Mercantilism
Which Amendment prohibits the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes?
The 3rd Ammendment