History
What movement in the 1950s and 1960s used civic discourse to fight racial segregation?
The Civil Rights Movement
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
First Amendmen
What organization is an international organization, dedicated to maintaining international peace and security developing friendly relations among nations?
U.N (United Nations)
What is Teamwork
Working together to come to a solution
Where was Baylor's first loaction?
Independence, Texas.
What ancient civilization used a public assembly called the Assembly to allow citizens to debate and vote?
Ancient Athens
This type of attack focuses on criticizing a person instead of addressing their actual argument
Ad hominem
What is the name of England's governing body?
The Parliament
What is Honesty
Telling the truth, Going with your gut feeling
What is the oldest building on Baylor Campus?
Old Main
Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement known for his “I Have a Dream” speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
This civic duty allows citizens to directly choose their leaders and influence public policy.
Voting
What type of government did Hawaii have prior to US involvement?
Constitutional Monarchy
What is Bravery
Standing up to your group of friends for what is right, Rescuing a kitten from a tree
Name of Baylor's first live bear?
Ted/Bruin
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1788
This constitutional protection guarantees that people accused of crimes have the right to a fair and public trial.
6th Amendment
What are America's 5 territoires
Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands
What is a dumb law in California?
It’s unlawful to let a dog pursue a bear or bobcat at any time.
Oldest dorm building on Baylor?
Brooks Hall
What is the name of the process where citizens publicly discuss and debate political issues?
Civic discourse
This term describes when people only consume news and opinions that reinforce what they already believe, making civic dialogue more difficult.
Echo Chamber
What is duverger's law?
First-past-the-post systems create difficulties for third parties to win seats and voters avoid wasting votes on long-shots, favoring a two-party competition.
What is a dumb law in Hawaii
Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
How many U.S Presidents have visted Baylor?
7
(Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama)