Vocabulary
What is the term for when the members of opposing political parties work together to create policy, solve problems, and govern effectively, often involving compromise?
Bipartisanship
True or False: social media and partisan news are some of the only things that have helped bring people together during political polarizations.
False. Social media and partisan news contribute to political polarization.
True or False: The bipartisan First Step Act of 2018 was focused on improving healthcare for people with disabilities.
False
What political party is attributed to the left side of the political spectrum?
Democratic Party
I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 5
5
What is the term for when political officials stick to their party's beliefs and do not cooperate with people outside their party?
Partisan
In 1994, 17% of Americans said they had very negative views about the other political party. What was that percentage as of 2022?
72%
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 committed how much money to modernizing roads, bridges and water systems?
$1.2 trillion
What political ideology/philosophy is attributed to the right side of the political spectrum?
Conservatism / Conservative
When did the New Year’s Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
(One answer per team, closest answer wins)
1907
What is the term for the growing divide between political groups, often including increasingly extreme views?
Political Polarization
In 1979, about 60% of congressional votes had support from both parties. What has that number dropped to in 2023?
25%
The reading talks about the fact that there are three regularly approved bipartisan legislations. Name one of them.
disaster relief, small business loans, and agricultural programs
What is it called when you develop beliefs and viewpoints based on the group you are in, and feel negative towards people outside of the group?
In-Group Bias
What is it called when certain communities —often made up of people of color or low-income groups— face a heavier burden of pollution, toxic waste, or environmental hazards than others.
Environmental Racism
what is the term for an organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected.
Political Parties
In 2025, the government was shutdown due to budget disagreements, specifically in regards to healthcare for Americans. During this time, federal workers were not payed. How long was the government shutdown?
43 days
What was the name of the Bipartisan act that was created by Congress to expand healthcare for veterans, specifically exposed to toxic burns?
Honoring our PACT Act
What is it called when you only see political media that you agree with on social media, and never see other perspectives?
Media Bubble (Echo Chamber will also count)
What city has the most skyscrapers (buildings over 490 feet)?
Hong Kong