Introduction
to Government
to Government
This ancient civilization is credited with the concept of democracy.
What is Ancient Greece?
This document begins with the words, "We the People."
What is the US Constitution?
This term describes a political system dominated by two major parties, like in the United States.
What is a Two-Party system?
This branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
We can vaguely describe the difference between Civil Rights and Civil Liberties as this?
What is . . . ."Civil Rights" protect citizens from discriminations . . . . and "Civil Liberties" protect citizens from the government itself.
The chief executive of a city government is typically called this.
What is a "Mayor"?
Postcards.
What we made ornaments out of last class
Friday, December 13th,
Monday, December 16th and
Wednesday, December 18th
What days are Mr. V's Final Exams?
A government where power is held by a single person, such as a king or queen, is called this.
What is a Monarchy?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are collectively known as this.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This term refers to the total number of votes cast for a candidate across the entire nation in a presidential election.
What is the Popular Vote?
The President of the United States is part of this branch of government.
What is the Executive Branch?
This 1973 Supreme Court case established a woman's right to choose to have an abortion.
What is Roe v. Wade?
The legislative bodies of most counties and towns, respectively, are usually referred to as these.
What are Board of Supervisors and Town Council?
Beanie, Scruffy, & Yam.
What are the nicknames of R25's Teacher and IA's?
A Monster Energy Drink
What was the type of drink that was thrown on top of the roof outside R24/R25
This term describes a system where power is divided between national and state governments.
What is Federalism?
The right to free speech is guaranteed under this amendment.
What is the 1st Amendment?
The strategy of dividing voters into districts to benefit a particular political party is called this.
What is Gerrymandering?
This power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress.
What is the "Veto"?
This landmark Supreme Court case declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is "Brown v. Board of Education"?
Local governments derive their authority from this larger governing body.
What is the State Government?
15
What are the number of Puzzles on the wall in R25?
30 Seconds
What was the amount of time we were asked to duck & cover during yesterdays earthquake drill?
These are the two extreme ends of the Political Spectrum in the United States.
What are Ultra Liberal and Ultra Conservative?
This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
What is the 13th Amendment?
The meeting where a political party officially nominates its presidential candidate is called this.
What is a National Convention?
A candidate running for office without the backing of a major political party is called this.
What is an independant?
This movement, led by Susan B. Anthony and others, aimed to secure voting rights for women.
What is Women's Suffrage?
In many cities, this official oversees the daily operations of local government and implements policies set by the city council.
What is the City Manager?
Seventy-Five
What is the amount spent on Friday Snack Shack if a student chose (1) of everything.
December 21st, 2024
What is the 1st day of Winter?
This political ideology advocates for economic equality, stronger government intervention, and social welfare programs.
What is Liberalism?
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
These are the two extreme ends of the Political Spectrum in the United States.
What are Ultra Liberal and Ultra Conservative?
The Supreme Court can use this power to declare a law unconstitutional.
What is Judicial Review?
The Supreme Court established this principle that suspects must be informed of their rights upon arrest.
What are the Miranda Rights?
These two types of local tax are commonly used to fund public infrastructure projects, such as roads and bridges.
What are "Property Taxes" and "Sales Tax"?
2 Years Ago = Blue
This Year = Aqua Marine
What are the colors used for R25 Diorama projects?
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Where did Bob go during the Fall Break?
This type of government is ruled by religious leaders or based on religious laws.
What is a Theocracy?
This legal concept ensures that individuals cannot be punished without a fair trial.
What is "Due Process"?
The number of electoral votes each state has is equal to this combination.
What is the number of its Representatives and Senators?
The Supreme Court is part of this branch of government.
What is the Judicial Branch?
The movement that led to the desegregation of public transportation in Montgomery, Alabama, was sparked by this civil rights figure.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Local governments often run these services to maintain public order and safety, including police and fire departments.
What are "Public Safety Services"?
Twenty
What are the number of snowflakes hanging in the windows of R25?
19 & 24
What are the only two phone pouch numbers without a name