Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Presidents
Maps / Geography
100
A specific number or limit on something
Quota
100
After deliberating on a case, the Court delivers its ___________ which explains its reasoning for their decision
opinion
100
Legislative branch of the state of Georgia
Georgia General Assembly
100
Broke the precedent of two terms by being elected to a third term in 1940 and then re-elected again in 1944; president during WW2
FDR
100
What state is this?
Iowa
200
First secretary of the treasury; considered the father of our modern financial system
Alexander Hamilton
200
Rules about presidential succession are laid out in the ____ amendment
25th
200
Define Federalism
a system where powers are divided between national and state governments
200
Who did Obama defeat in the 2008 Presidential Election?
Senator John McCain
200
Name 5 countries in Middle East
Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen
300
Define Migration
a movement of a large number of people from one region to another
300
The _________ appoints Supreme Court justices and the _________ approves his/her appointments
President; Senate
300
There are two roles for the State Attorney General on the powerpoint - What are they?
- chief legal officer of the state
- will represent the state in a supreme court case if necessary
300
Two sets of father/son presidents
John Adams / Quincy Adams
George H.W. Bush / Bush
300
What is the least populated state in the United States?
Most populated?
Wyoming
California
400
A written plan for government - sets forth the purposes of government and describes how the government is to be organized
Constitution
400
Define cabinet
Group of close advisors to the President that specializes in certain areas
400
Define Lieutenant Governor
official who works alongside the governor and will succeed him/her if needed
400
was a Hollywood actor before becoming president
Ronald Reagan
400
In this country, every year is represented by 1 of 12 animals
China
500
What are the 3 qualifications for naturalization?
18 years or older
Worked a job in the U.S. for 1 year
Good moral character
500
List the first 10 amendments
Amendment 1 Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly
Amendment 2 Right to bear arms
Amendment 3 Quartering of soldiers
Amendment 4 Search and arrest
Amendment 5 Rights in criminal cases
Amendment 6 Right to a fair trial
Amendment 7 Rights in civil cases
Amendment 8 Bail, fines, punishment
Amendment 9 Rights retained by the People
Amendment 10 States' rights
500
Write your own example of a block grant and categorical grant - both of them must have details and be one sentence long
--
500
What was President George W. Bush doing when he first heard that the towers were hit on 9/11?
Reading to preschoolers
500
Name 3 four letter countries in Africa
Mali, Chad, Togo