What is the biggest city in the US?
New York City
What idiom means good luck for a performance?
Break a leg
How many branches are in the US Government, and what are their names?
3 branches - Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What is the name of the annual US film awards?
The Oscars/The Academy Awards
How many US states are there?
50
What state am I from?
Massachusetts
To be under the weather means...
You're not feeling well/you're sick
What is the name for the the legislative body that includes the Senate and the House of Representatives?
Congress
Name this American actor
Michael B. Jordan
Who performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in February?
Bad Bunny
What is the biggest US State by population?
California
Name two idioms that mean that something is very easy
Taking candy from a baby, a piece of cake, a cake walk, etc.
Name two examples of checks and balances
Impeachment, Veto, Override, Supreme Court decision, etc.
What movie won this year's Best Picture award?
One Battle After Another
What day does the US celebrate its Independence Day?
July 4th
What is the biggest US State by area?
Alaska
Which two idioms are related to tension or problems in conversations?
"The elephant in the room" and "break the ice"
How long are terms for the President, a senator, a representative, and a Supreme Court justice?
4 years, 6 years, 2 years, forever
Name this American actress
Zendaya
What is the difference between getting 'in' and 'on' a form of transportation?
In - sit to get on; On - walk onto
Name this US State
Michigan
Explain the meaning of "barking up the wrong tree" AND use it in a sentence that clearly shows its meaning
To follow a misguided course of action; My brother keeps asking my sister for money, but he's barking up the wrong tree because she's broke
How many senators and representatives are there in Congress? (Both numbers)
100 senators, 435 representatives
Name one Oscar winner from 2026 NOT INCLUDING Best Picture/Best Actor (name and award)
Paul Thomas Anderson, Jessie Buckley, Amy Madigan, Sean Penn, etc.
What state is Washington D.C. in?
Trick Question: It's not in a state!