Presidents
Who was the only President of the United States to be unanimously elected by the Electoral College!
George Washington
True or False: This is Ms. Connolly's first year at Hinsdale Central
TRUE!!
This branch has 535 members dedicated to law making.
Legislative
The first ten amendments are known by this name.
Bill of Rights
The first three famous words of the Constitution are...
We The People
This President wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Does Ms. Connolly prefer Dunkin or Starbucks?
This branch includes the President, Vice President, and Cabinet, to name a few.
Executive
The Constitution was signed in this city.
Philadelphia
How many stripes are on the American flag?
13
William Henry Harrison was the shortest serving President in U.S History, how many days did he serve? Closet answer wins.
31 days
Ms. Connolly has a 9 month old daughter whose name starts with this unique letter of the alphabet.
Q
This branch decides whether laws are constitutional.
Judicial
What is the only amendment to be repealed?
18
This was the first capitol of the United States
New York
This president got stuck in a White House bathtub, according to a famous story.
William Taft
The sport Ms. Connolly played in HS was...
1. Volleyball
2. Basketball
3. Soccer
4. No sports, just violin.
Soccer!
The number of Supreme Court justices is currently this.
9
The Constitution has this many amendments.
27
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from this country.
France
What does the "S" in Ulysses S. Grant stand for?
S
Ms. Connolly went to college at this midwestern school, which is known for having a very confusing name. No, I did not enjoy nice warm weather all year round...
Miami University (of Ohio)
The system that allows each branch to limit the power of the others is called this.
Checks and Balances
He was known as the "father of the Constitution".
James Madison
What 4 presidents are on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt