Constitution
Any of the first 10 amendments (the bill of rights)
1) Freedom of speech, assembly, press, and religion
2) Right to bear arms
3) Quartering of soldiers
4) Unreasonable search and seizure
5) Grand jury, due process, double jeopardy, self incrimination
6) Right to speedy trial by jury
7) Trial by jury in civil cases
8) Cruel and unusual punishment
9) Non-enumerated rights to the people
10) Rights of the states and people
What is the name of our delegation?
Walla Walla Delegation
What are the 8th grade chambers (House and Senate) called?
The O'Brien House and Cherberg Senate
What does RCW stand for?
Revised Code of Washington
What was the buying of the US West from France called?
The Louisiana Purchase
What does the 13th amendment do?
Abolish slavery
What does PQ stand for?
Previous Question
What is the attorney general's job?
Determine if bills are constitutional
How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives?
435
Which baby animals did Thomas Jefferson keep in a cage on the White House lawn for two months?
Bear cubs
What are the first three articles about?
The legislative, executive, and judicial branches
What are the two kind of majority used in YAG?
Simple and 2/3 majorities
What position did Campbell Phillips hold before youth gov'nor?
Chief lobbyist executive
Who is Washington's governor?
Jay Inslee
True or False: Franklin Pierce was a US President
True! He was the 14th President
How can the Constitution be amended?
Passage through Congress with a 2/3 majority and ratification by 3/4 of states
What two things can you say without recognition from the chair?
1) Division
2) Point of Order
Name the four program areas you can participate in without being elected
Press, Lobbyist Corps, Pages, and House/Senate
Name one of District 16's (our) representatives at the state level
Perry Dozier, Mark Klicker, Skyler Rude
Which President was involved in the Watergate scandal?
Richard Nixon
When is Constitution Day?
September 17th
How many times is someone allowed to speak on a bill under Reed's Rules of Order?
Once
What program area do you have to be selected for?
Governor's Cabinet
How can the Federal Government legislate education?
By placing requirements on Federal funding
Why is the Democratic Party's symbol a donkey?
Andrew Jackson's opponents called him a "Jackass" and he adopted the symbol