History and stuff
Why is 1776 an important year in American history?
The American Declaration of Independence
Name the two leading parties in the US
Republican Party
Democratic Party
What are the two houses of Congress called?
The Senate
The Representatives
What is the highest legislative institution in America called?
The Supreme Court
Name the three branches of government – and the institutions they represent
Executive - President - federal agencies
Judicial - Congress
Legislative - courts
Who has the right to vote in the USA?
Whoever are eighteen years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age" (Twenty-sixth Amendment, 1971)
The USA has several layers of government – name them!
Beware: It is trick question
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsberg (RBG)?
Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 to 2020. She was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court. And a very important figure for many minority groups in America.
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
First it creates a national government consisting of a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch, with a system of checks and balances among the three branches. Second, it divides power between the federal government and the states. And third, it protects various individual liberties of American citizens.
What political views and interests are the two parties traditionally associated with?
Republican: Its 21st-century ideology is American conservatism, which incorporates both social conservatism and fiscal conservatism. The GOP supports lower taxes, free-market capitalism, restrictions on immigration, increased military spending, gun rights, restrictions on abortion, deregulation, and restrictions on labor unions.
Democrats: The Democratic Party is generally associated with more progressive policies. It supports social and economic equality, favouring greater government intervention in the economy but opposing government involvement in the private noneconomic affairs of citizens.
What is the term of office for the President
Four years
Bonus question!
Who is the BFG?
The Big Friendly Giant, created by Roald Dahl
A friendly 24-foot-tall giant who has superhuman hearing and immense speed. His primary occupation is the collection and distribution of good dreams to children.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights is the first of the 10 Amendments to the Constitution. It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual—like freedom of speech, press, and religion.
Bonus question!!
Which famous 1920s fictional character is renowned for his fantastic parties
Who is The Great Gatsby?
How many times can he be reelected?
Once
What is the function of the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court has the power to make a definitive review on the constitutionality or legality of orders, rules, regulations, and actions taken by administrative entities.
How many presidents have sat in office as of now (2021)?
46
What are state primaries all about?
An election to select candidates to run for public office.
How many states are there in the United States of America?
50
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court – and for how long do they sit?
Nine
The Constitution states that Justices"shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour." This means that the Justices hold office as long as they choose and can only be removed from office by impeachment.