World News/Current Events
What is the name of the Middle East country that is currently in "conflict"/"war" with the United States?
Iran
What was the name of the document that the leaders of the American "colonies" sent to King George (Great Britain/England) to indicate they no longer wanted to be under British Rule?
The Declaration of Independence
What was the Articles of Confederation?
The initial plan for a democratic government in the United States.
Name the three branches of the United States Government?
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Name (any) three Chicago professional sports teams?
Answers may vary
Name the US National Park, ravaged by flooding in early September, this year.
Grand Canyon National Park
Name (any) two leaders of the original American Colonies.
Answers may vary:
Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton, etc.
What was one weakness associated with the Articles of Confederation?
Answers may vary:
Weak national government (Intentional)
No central leader to enforce national laws/initiatives.
No Power to tax/raise money to support the nation as a whole.
No power to regulate international trade.
Required "unanimous" decision to approves change.
Etc.
What is one right associated with the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of Speech, Press, Right to Peaceful Assembly,...etc.
Name two locations (stadiums/parks/centers) where Chicago professional sports teams play.
Wrigley Field,
Rate Field,
Soldier Field
The United Center
Other?
What was the "reason" provided for the US to become involved with the Middle East country that is now considered a "conflict"/"war"?
Uranium / Potential for nuclear weapons.
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
What was one "strength"/positive component of the Articles of Confederation?
Development of a government Legislature
Name the responsibility of the Legislative Branch of the United States Government?
Make laws
State and Spell the name of the school you are attending.
Novus Day School
"N-O-V-U-S"
What geographical location in the Middle East is a major stand-off point for the between the US and the other country in conflict (War).
Strait of Hormuz
Name the first president of the United States.
George Washington
What is the name of current document guiding our democratic government and laws?
The United States Constitution
Name the responsibility of the Judicial Branch of the United States Government?
Determine if laws are fair/in line with the constitutions principals.
Determine if laws are "constitutional"
What does the term "novus" mean?
'New", Fresh", "Young"
Name the "world" city ravaged by flooding in early September, this year.
Nepal (China)
What was the name of the War in which the United States fought for independence from British rule?
The Revolutionary War
What year was the United States Constitution "ratified" (signed and agreed)?
1787
Name one responsibility of the Executive Branch of the United States Government?
Enforce Laws.
Leadership of the US Military.
State and Spell the name of your Social Studies teacher.
Mr. "Grotthuss"