A Declaration of Independence
Who was the primary writer of the Declaration of Independence?
THOMAS JEFFERSON
What Branch of Government is Donald Trump (as president) part of?
EXECUTIVE
Rights given to the people that the government cannot take away.
NATURAL RIGHTS
How old does a person have to be to be president of the USA?
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OLD
An adult citizen wants to legally own a firearm for protection. Which amendment gives them this right?
SECOND AMENDMENT
What was the date of American Independence from Great Britain?
JULY 4, 1776
What Branch of Government is Jacky Rosen part of?
LEGISLATIVE
What name was given to those who gathered at the Constitutional Convention to create the Constitution?
FRAMERS
How many electoral votes does Nevada have?
SIX
A student writes an article in the school newspaper criticizing the mayor. The city can’t punish the student for their opinion. Which amendment protects this right?
FIRST AMENDMENT
Who was President of the USA under the Articles of Confederation?
JOHN HANSON
What Branch of Government is John Roberts part of?
JUDICIAL
Define checks and balances.
A SYSTEM THAT ENSURES NO ONE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT BECOMES TOO POWERFUL
The election of 1800 ended in a tie of electoral votes. In the event of a tie, who decides the winner?
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A person accused of a crime refuses to testify at their trial because it might make them look guilty. Which amendment gives them this protection?
FIFTH AMENDMENT
How did the delegates of the Constitutional Convention agree to count slaves?
THREE-FIFTHS COMPROMISE
Currently, how many total Senators are there in the USA?
100
How many states had to ratify the Constitution before it became law?
NINE
What is the number of electoral votes a candidate needs to win the presidency?
270 ELECTORAL VOTES
A judge says someone must spend life in prison for stealing a candy bar. Which amendment protects against this punishment?
EIGHTH AMENDMENT
Who is said to be the “Father of the Constitution”?
JAMES MADISON
How old does a person have to be to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD
Who merged the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan to create the “Great Compromise”?
ROGER SHERMAN
To qualify for election to the U.S. Senate, how many years must a person have been a U.S. citizen?
NINE YEARS
A police officer demands to search your backpack without a warrant or permission. Which amendment protects you?
FOURTH AMENDMENT