Articles of Confederation
Foundational Docs and Philosophers
Compromises
Bill of Rights
Other words
Smorgasbord
Smorgasbord Part 2
100
Americas FIRST written constitution
What is the Articles of Confederation?
100
A charter that limited the king's power in England that benefited the barons (noble class)
What is the Magna Carta?
100
The population of slaves would be counted as three-fifths in total when apportioning Representatives.
What is the 3/5ths compromise?
100
The freedom of the press and the freedom to practice any religion of your choosing comes from this amendment
What is the 1st amendment?
100
Consists of a single, self-appointed ruler who holds political control over an entire country
What is an autocracy?
100
The four assistant principals of Hephzibah High
Who are Dr. Williams, Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Wright, and Mrs. Brown
100
The three states of matter
What is solid, liquid, and gas?
200
This BEST describes the power of the government provided by the AoC
What is "states had more power than the national/central government"?
200
The philosopher who wrote Leviathan who believed everyone was selfish and cruel
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
200
An agreement that large and small states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that the legislative structure and representation that each state would have.
What is the Great Compromise?
200
The right to bear arms
What is the 2nd amendment?
200
Ruled by a few people/small group
What is an oligarchy?
200
This term describes online content designed mainly to make people angry so they click, comment, or share.
What is rage bait?
200
It's anticipated to be the highest selling video game of all time when it releases next month
What is Grand Theft Auto VI?
300
One of the weaknesses of the AoC
What is
No power to tax
No power to enforce laws
No power to raise an army
300
This philosopher wrote The Second Treatise on Government
Who is John Locke?
300
The United States Congress shall have power "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes"
What is the Commerce Clause?
300
According to the 10th amendment, any power not given to the federal government is reserved this body
What are the states?
300
The head of Parliament and head of the executive branch
Who is the Prime Minister?
300
The group made up of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup
Who are the Powerpuff Girls?
300
Ms. Trunchbull is the nemesis to this girl with telepathic powers
Who is Matilda?
400
In order to be changed, the Articles required _____________ from the states
What is unanimous approval?
400
Life, Liberty and Property
What are natural rights?
400
This compromise created the Senate and was based on equal representation (2 senators per state)
What is the New Jersey Plan?
400
You cannot be charged for the same crime twice
What is double jeopardy?
400
Executive and legislative branches are SEPARATE in a __________ democracy
What is presidential?
400
Led by Jalen Brunson, this team won the 2026 NBA Finals
Who are the New York Knicks?
400
In her signature overalls, she helps babies and toddlers learn to read and engage with their surroundings
Who is Ms. Rachel?
500
This event led people to realize the weaknesses of the AoC
What is Shay's Rebellion?
500
Congress passes a law, the president can veto it, and Congress can override the veto with enough votes. This illustrates this constitutional principle.
What is checks and balances?
500
The federal government has certain powers while state governments retain others. This constitutional principle divides power between national and state governments.
What is federalism?
500
A police officer comes into your house and ransacks your drawers, closets, and cabinets violating this amendment
What is the 4th amendment?
500
They elect the head of the executive branch in a Presidential Democracy
Who are the people?
500
This room number + the graduating year of the junior class. That answer divided by 3
114 + 2028 = 2142/3
What is 714?
500
This viral meme is associated with this fairy tale character
Who is Rumpelstiltskin?