Supreme Court
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
9
Who has the power to declare war?
National (Federal) Government
Who was President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
This holiday coincides with Abraham Lincoln and George Washington's birthdays.
President's Day
Name something Martin Luther Kind Jr. is famous for.
Civil Rights Movement; March on Washington; Letter from Birmingham Jail
Who nominates judges to be on the Supreme Court?
The President
Who has the power to coin money?
National (Federal) Government
Name a war fought in the 1900s that IS NOT WWI or WWII.
Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf War
This day was formerly used to recognize the "discovery" of America by Europeans, but has shifted to recognize the challenges that Native Americans faced.
Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
The US focused their attention on these two countries in the aftermath of 9/11, eventually invading both.
Iraq and Afghanistan
Why do Supreme Court justices serve for life?
To avoid politics and partisanship. Try to remain neutral.
Who has the power to raise taxes?
BOTH state and national governments can tax.
This economic crisis left 25% of American unemployed and was a dark period in the 20th century.
The Great Depression
This holiday is celebrated by planting new trees.
Arbor Day
Who was the US' main rival during the Cold War?
The Soviet Union
Who is the current Chief Justice?
John Roberts
Who has the power to run elections?
States are responsible for running elections.
What event was a catalyst for starting WWI?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
This holiday recognizes the day in which the final slaves were released in the South.
Juneteenth
Who was President during the Great Depression?
Herbert Hoover
How many Supreme Court nominees to former President Trump make during his 4 years in office?
3 (Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanuagh, Amy Coney Barret)
BOTH State and National Governments.
Why did the US enter into the Persian Gulf War?
To force the Iraqi military from Kuwait
This holiday includes a ceremony where the President "pardons" one of the animals that will be cooked for dinner the following day.
Thanksgiving
Who was President when the US began to become involved in the Vietnam War?
Kennedy