The United States Constitution
Name two of the three branches of the US Government
The Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights.
10
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
Name one of the three major mountain ranges in the Western United States.
The Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Cascade Mountains
What was the name of the phrase given to the belief that America would expand westward?
Manifest Destiny
Why does the system of checks and balances exist between the branches of the federal government?
To ensure that no one branch becomes more powerful than the others.
The Fifth Amendment gives you the right to what?
Remain silent
Name one of the two rivers in the Eastern United States.
The Mississippi River and the Ohio River.
There are four major rivers in the Western United States. Name two of them.
The Arkansas River, the Missouri River, the Rio Grande, and the Colorado River
Why was the Homestead Act so appealing?
It gave out free land.
The United States needs to appoint a new ambassador for a foreign country. Which branch would be responsible for doing that?
The Executive Branch
The First Amendment protects the freedom of five things. Name three of them
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and the right to petition.
Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior
How many climate zones are there in the Western Untied States?
Bonus 200 points: Name two of the five climate zones
5
Desert, Semi-Arid, Mediterranean, Alpine, and West Coast Marine
Name two dangers besides disease that pioneers faced on the Oregon Trail.
1. Accidents
2. Extreme Weather
3. Limited Food and Water
4. Conflicts with Native Americans
One branch can serve for life. Which one?
The Judicial Branch
Which amendment applies to this scenario: A person is arrested but isn't brought to trial for over two years due to court delays.
The Sixth Amendment
Name 2 of the 3 countries that colonized the Eastern United States.
France, England, and Spain
Four states are majorly affected by the water scarcity in the Western United State. Name two of them.
California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona
4-6 months
Give an example of the checks and balances that exist between the branches of the federal government.
The legislative branch creates laws but the president (the executive branch) has to officially sign them into law.
Justices on the Supreme Court are appointed by the president but the legislative branch has to approve them before they officially become justices
Congress can remove the president from office (impeachment)
Which amendment applies to this scenario: The government wants to require all citizens to install cameras in their homes for "security reasons."
The Fourth Amendment
What was discovered in Georgia that led to the removal of the Native Americans on the Trail of Tears?
Gold
Name two of the three causes of water scarcity in the Western United States.
Climate change, population growth, and agriculture
Name 2 of the 4 events that led to the territorial expansion of the Western United States.
1. The Louisiana Purchase
2. The Annexation of Texas
3. The Mexican American War
4. The Oregon Territory