Civics Jeopardy!

Legislative Branch

100

The main job of the legislative branch is to...

write laws

200

what are the two parts of congress called?

House of Representatives

Senate

300

1. How many members are there in the House of Representatives? 

2. How many members are there in the Senate?

1. 435

2. 100

400

The leader of the House of Representatives, and person third in line for the Presidency is called the... 

Speaker of the House 

500

People who live in a district and are represented by an elected official are called...

Constituents 

Executive Branch

100

The main job of the Executive branch is to...

Enforce laws 

200

Which power allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?

Veto

300

The Role of the President: 

The president negotiates a climate agreement with several foreign nations but needs approval before it becomes binding.

Chief Diplomat 

400

The Role of the President: 

Without a formal declaration of war from Congress, the president orders airstrikes against a terrorist group overseas.

Commander-in-Chief 

500

The Role of the President:

The president strongly supports a new healthcare reform bill and works with congressional leaders to get it passed.

Chief Legislator 

Judicial Branch

100

The main job of the Judicial Branch is to...

Interpret Laws 

200

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

9

300

This body confirms presidential nominees for the Supreme Court.

Senate

400

The ability to overturn laws that violate the Constitution is called...

Judicial Review

500

Every year, about 7,000-10,000 cases are submitted to the Supreme Court. ABOUT how many does the Supreme Court actually end up hearing?

75

Term Limits

100

How long does a House Rep. serve for?

2 years

200

How long does a Senator serve for?

6 years

300

How long does the President serve for? What is their term limit?

4 years 

2 terms

400

How long does a Supreme Court justice serve for? What is their term limit?

For life! 

None

500

John Dingell (D, MI) holds the record for the longest time served in the House of Representatives. How long did he serve?

59 years

Ms. Connolly

100

Do I prefer Dunkin or Starbucks?

Dunkin!!

200

I graduated from Naperville Central! What sport did I play while I was here? 

1. Tennis 

2. Volleyball 

3. Badminton 

4. Soccer

5. Softball 

6. Water Polo

Soccer! 

300

What Midwestern state did I go to college in?

Ohio

400

What is my zodiac sign?

Taurus

500

Last summer I went on my honeymoon. How many countries did I go to?

6 

France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Scotland