Unit 4
Unit 5
Random Gov
Everyday life
For the girly pops
Sports trivia
100
The great depression, 9/11, the storming of the Capital on Jan 6t would fall under which of the following vocabulary terms? Life-cycle effect or Generational effect.
Generational effect: The impact of historical events experienced by a generation upon their political views.
100
In national elections these states are the one that typically decide the election results.
Swing and/or battleground state
100
Citizens United v. FEC established these types of organizations.
Super Pacs
100
When driving can you pass someone on a dotted yellow line?
Yes
100
When buying a bra, what does the number and letter stand for? Example 34D
34 is the bust size and the D is the cup size
100
With the first pick in the 2021 NFL draft the Jacksonville Jaguars select ___ ___
Trevor Lawrence
200
Federalist No. 78's main topic was the Judiciary. What was the stance that that document takes?
It was pro Judicial branch stating the branch was important in maintaining rule of law and an independent judiciary protects rights.
200
What is the purpose of the electoral college?
Give smaller states equal representation in national elections and prevent the uneducated from deciding national elections.
200
Wisconsin v. Yoder questioned what issue?
Religious rights
200
When doing laundry how often should you clean out your lint trap?
Every single time you use the dryer
200
Name 3 types of nail shapes
Coffin, Square, Almond, Duck, Stilleto
200
Name 3 of the top 5 all time passing yard leaders in the NFL?
Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Ben Roethlisberger
300
What was the purpose of Federalist No. 51?
To defend the system of checks and balances as laid out within the Constitution.
300
Give 2 of the voting rights amendment.
15: Prohibits denying based on race and prior slavery.
19: Woman can vote
23: D.C. residents can vote
24: No poll tax
26: 18 year olds can vote
300
Coverage of political campaigns that that focuses more on the drama of the campaign than on policy issues.
Horse-race journalism
300
When owning a home to ensure water quality you must do the following consistently...
Clean out your water heater, add water softener to the water heater, change shower heads/faucet heads, replace water filters periodically. (any one of these answers is acceptable)
300
How long is a typical full cycle?
28 days
300
Who holds the record for the most points in the NHL?
Wayne Gretsky
400
Explain a way that polling can be wrong or skewed?
Wording of questions, sample size, participant selection, method of survey, etc.
400
Explaining lobbying.
When an outside group attempts to influence policy within the government.
400
Which required supreme court case increased the power of the national government?
McCulloch v. Maryland
400
When you dine out it is customary to tip....
15%-20%
400
What type of eyelash is this?
Cat eye
400
Shaq is in the top 10 all time for blocks. Where does he sit in the top 10?
Number 8
500
Explain the purpose of the Federal reserve and how it remains detached politically from the government.
The federal reserve is a government banking system that regulates the economy and sets monetary policy. The 7 member governor board is appointed by the president, confirmed by the senate, and serve 14 year nonrenewable terms.
500
What is the controversial argument on this topic: Open primaries vs. closed primaries
Open primaries create an opportunity for opposing party members to sabotage the competition, while closed primaries are not truly democratic limiting voting opportunity. (Both are opinions, Neither are right or wrong)
500
Trading of votes on legislation by members of Congress to get their earmarks passed into legislation.
Logrolling
500
Why is rotating your tires every 10k miles important?
The ensure even wear of tires and keep other parts of the car such as rotors, control rods, etc. in working order.
500
What hair color number is this?
# 530 or 99J
500
D.J. Augustin is one of the most well known NBA journeyman playing for 11 teams over a 15 year career. Name the 3 teams he spent the most time playing for.
Orlando Magic (291 games), Charlotte bobcats/hornets (282 games), New Jersey Nets (79 games, L.A Clippers (76 games), Chicago bulls (61 games), Detroit pistons (54 games), etc.