Articles of Confed
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Bill of Rights
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100

Which founding father expressed discontent with the Articles of Confederation and wrote the Federalist papers? 

James Madison

100

The system in place that keeps one branch of government from becoming to powerful.

Checks and Balances 

100

Name the three branches of government.

Executive, Legislative, and Judicial

100

The Bill of Rights refers to what amendments?

The first 10

100

This video game character may be the protagonist, but the series is named after his girlfriend.

Link

200

Brutus No. agreed or disagreed with the Articles of Confederation?

Disagreed

200

You can't be charged with a crime if the crime was not against the law at the time that it was committed.

Ex Post Facto Laws

200

Who is responsible for executing laws?

The president (executive branch)

200

What are 3 rights protected within the first amendment?

Religion, petition, speech, press, assembly

200
If you celebrate Christmas you may find a tree in your living room every December or on this college's sideline during football games.  

Stanford

300

This event highlighted the weak military might and the inability of the federal government to tax the public under the Articles of Confederation.

Shay's Rebellion

300

A system of government that is highlighted by representing the people it serves.

Republic

300

Name one power/ability of each branch of government.

Legislative: Ratify treaties, Power of purse, levy taxes, declare war, ect. 

Executive: Appoint officials, meet with foreign dignitaries, state of the union, etc. 

Judicial: Can hear any and all types of case and judge them on constitutionality (Except impeachment) 

300

The 8th amendment protects against...

excessive fine and bail, also cruel and unusual punishment

300

On 10/14/24 this song was #1 on ITune's "Top 100: USA" list. 

25 by Rod Wave

400

Explain the reasoning behind the creation and structure of the Articles of Confederation.

Depends on the answer
400

This proposal wanted to establish a bicameral style of government that would benefit the larger states. 

Virginia plan

400

How old must you be to serve in the house of representatives?

25 years old

400

Which amendment protects against double jeopardy and self incrimination amongst other things?

5th

400

This graffiti artist is well known for his impromptu art, yet nobody knows his/her/their real name.  

Banksy

500

James Madison hoped that the Articles of Confederation would be fixed at this convention. However they were not. 

Annapolis Convention

500

A person that supports a stronger centralized government.

Federalist

500

If the senate vote is split how is the tiebreaker decided?

The Vice President gets to cast the tie breaking vote.

500
Explain the purpose of the 9th amendment?

To protect the rights of the people that are unlisted within the constitution.

500

A celebration of an English Duke may have been instrumental in the creation of this dish, but viewers of Hell's Kitchen know it from the show. 

Beef Wellington