Massachusetts Government
Massachusetts is one of four U.S. states that uses this term in place of "state" in their official name, a term that is also used by the political association made up of former British colonies.
What is "Commonwealth"?
This revolutionary leader is the namesake of the flagship brand of the Boston Beer Company.
Who is Samuel Adams?
This federal law, commonly abbreviated NCLB, increased the role of standardized testing in U.S. public schools. It was replaced in 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act.
What is No Child Left Behind?
This athlete and activist was born named Cassius Clay, later refused to be drafted into the military, and was mentored by Malcolm X.
Who is Muhammad Ali?
The current head of government of Canada.
Who is Justin Trudeau?
Massachusetts has the oldest functioning one of these in continuous effect in the world, though San Marino does have some sections that are older.
What is a "constitution"?
Despite land claims from Quebec, New York, and New Hampshire, this state was as an independent republic from 1777 until 1791, when they joined the U.S. as the 14th state.
What is Vermont?
Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States, but it did not admit this group of people until 1972.
Who are women?
What is Berlin?
The current head of state of Canada.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
Hanging in the Massachusetts House of Representatives is a wooden effigy of this type of fish that played an important role in the development of Massachusetts.
What is a cod?
This New England state was the first colony to declare independence (two months before the Declaration of Independence!), but the last of the thirteen colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Wonder what Gina would think?
What is Rhode Island?
This type of "public" school, becoming popular in the 1990s, now educates a majority of students in some U.S. cities, including New Orleans.
What are charter schools?
This tennis player, played by Emma Stone in a 2017 film, fought stereotypes by competing against and defeating a male tennis player, played by Steve Carell in the same film.
Who is Billie Jean King?
Canada is made up of ten provinces and three of these, which include Yukon and Nunavut.
What are territories?
Jane Swift became the first woman to serve as Governor of Massachusetts in 1999 after Paul Cellucci resigned to take this position in Canada - Scott Brown could relate!
What is Ambassador?
In 1912, women in this Massachusetts mill town went on strike, demanding "bread and roses" and a 54 hour work week. In 2019, Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy for President there.
What is Lawrence?
The AFT and NEA are both examples of this kind of organization, the latter being the largest in the United States.
What is a union?
The Augusta National Golf Club, home of this golf tournament, did not accept Black members until 1990 or women members until 2012, when Condoleeza Rice became the first Black woman member.
Canadian federal elections take place at least every five years, but can take place sooner if Parliament is dissolved early due to this kind of vote.
What is a vote of no confidence?
The current occupant of this Massachusetts office is the first since George Keverian in 1990 not to resign amid allegations of misconduct.
What is Speaker of the House?
The New England Revolution play their home matches at Gillette Stadium, which is located in this Massachusetts town less well-known for once being home to the world's largest straw hat factory.
What is Foxborough?
This education reformer from Massachusetts was known for promoting universal public education, and his model was adopted by other states. Today, charter schools in MA authorized by the local school district are named after him, and he has a statue outside the State House.
Who is Horace Mann?
This basketball player for the Boston Celtics later became the first Black coach in the NBA.
Who is Bill Russell?
The Liberal Party and Conservative Party have traditionally been the two most dominant political parties in Canada, but this political party became the Official Opposition after the 2011 federal election.
What is the New Democratic Party?