Inspiration for Independence
What is best defined as a body of people living in a defined territory, with an organized government that has the power to make and enforce laws without the consent of a higher authority?
State
What year did the very first state Ratify the U.S. Constitution?
December 1787 - Delaware
What is the first task Mr. Stamas completes each and every day without fail?
Make His Bed
What is the form of government that distributes where the power is held over local, state and federal levels?
Federalism
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
Core Democratic Values
What was the signed document stating the Colonies were no longer recognized as members of the British Empire?
Declaration of Independence
Mr. Stamas had several Greek relatives who lived in Grand Rapids area, one of them (Uncle Dino) owned a restaurant chain, what was the name of the chain?
Mr. Burger
What is the idea which divides who holds the power in the government?
Separation of Powers
How many representatives make up Congress?
House of Rep - 435 Members
Senate - 100 Members
535 Total Members
What is the form of Democracy where everyone votes for everything
How many Articles are there in the U.S Constitution?
7 Articles
Name this movie, "Great moments. Are born. From great opportunities..."
Miracle
What was the compromise that brought the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan together?
The Great Compromise
The Connecticut Compromise
List one minor political party in the United States today?
Green Party
Libertarian Party
Constitutional Party
Unitary Party
Socialist Party
American Communist Party
What is the idea that citizens have ultimate authority and give the government it's power through a social contract?
Popular Sovereignty
What was one government document that inspired the writing of the U.S Constitution?
Magna Carta (1215)
English Bill of Rights (1689)
Mayflower Compact (1620)
The Leviathan - The Republic - The Prince
Declaration of Independence (1776)
Articles of Confederation (1780s)
What are the two teams playing in this years Stanley Cup Final?
Edmonton Oilers V.S Florida Panthers
Which amendment to the U.S. Bill of Rights gives reserved powers to the State governments?
10th Amendment
What is a person who is running for a government position called?
Candidate
What is a system of government where all authority rests with once centralized national government?
Unitary Government
Which amendment extended the right to vote to people regardless of skin color, race, ethnicity, or previous condition of servitude.
15th Amendment
What is Mr. Stamas beginning this summer?
Master's Degree - WMU Broncos
Who is your senator in the State Legislature (Lansing)
Aric Nesbitt
What is the process of redrawing district lines every ten years for the betterment of one specific political party called?
Gerrymandering