chapter 6
sports/ pop culture
2024 ELECTION
SUPREME COURT CASES/amendments
MISCELLANEOUS
100

which word has the same meaning as franchise?

suffrage 

100

What is the last book in the Twilight novel series?

Breaking Dawn (2008).

100

The United States has two primary political parties: Democratic and Republican. What is this called?

A two-party system. These two parties contain the vast majority of voters, hence why it is so challenging for third-party candidates to win elections.

100

Gideon v. Wainwright

This 1963 case established that the Fourteenth Amendment gives criminal defendants who can't afford lawyers the right to have the state appoint one on their behalf

100

This author wrote “Pride and Prejudice.”

Who is Jane Austen?

200

process by which people gain their political opinions 

pollical socialization  

200

Who is the most followed person on Instagram?

As of October 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed person on Instagram with over 641 million followers:

200

How many members are in the Electoral College?

538 people. This is the total of U.S. Senators (100), U.S. Representatives (435), and three extra electors to represent Washington D.C.

200

Batson v. Kentucky

This case deals with race and jury selection

200

To be or not to be” is a famous line from this Shakespeare play.

What is “Hamlet”?

300

the time zone fallout problem is most likely to discourage voter turn out in the?

west

300

In what year was the first Avatar movie released?

December 18 2009 

300

 Before it lost its popularity, which dessert was served to voters after they turned in their ballots?

Election Day Cake. This cake can be best explained as a bundt fruitcake which is commonly topped with Brandy icing.

300

J.E.B. v. Alabama

This case deals with gender and jury selection.

300

this epic poem by Homer is about the fall of Troy.

What is “The Iliad”?

400

what was the first to be eliminated of the restrictions on voting rights 

religious tests 

400

Who was the first member of One Direction to leave in 2015?

Zayn Malik was the first to leave the band in 2015, before One Direction officially broke up.

400

Which president served the longest time in office?

Franklin D. Roosevelt. As the 32nd President of the United States, FDR served nearly 4 terms.

400

Carey v. Musladin

This case deals with defendants' rights to an impartial jury and victims' free expression rights.

400

he is known for his horror novels, including “Carrie” and “The Shining.”

Who is Stephen King?

500

what kind of election can be expected to generate the lowest voter turn out ?

a local election for district attorney

500

what year did face book come out?

February 4, 2004

500

What item received after voting acted as an initiative to get voters to the polls to elect officials who would mitigate the Vietnam War?

I Voted” Stickers. Although there were multiple reasons for the creation of these stickers, this is one of the most popular arguments.

500

In re Gault

This case deals with juveniles and the right to counsel

500

The “Harry Potter” series was written by this author.

Who is J.K. Rowling?