A religion where gambling, drunkenness, illegal drugs, and tobacco use are forbidden but the drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted in moderation
Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses?
100
The current president during the Gobitis case who proposed the idea of "court packing."
Who is President Franklin Roosevelt?
100
Oddly enough, this amendment was established in the year 1919 prohibiting denial to the right vote based on sex.
What is the 19th Amendment?
100
Most World War II veterans agree that this movie contains Hollywood's most accurate depiction of the Omaha Beach landings.
What is "Saving Private Ryan"?
100
Lillian's grandmother opened this type of business.
What is a grocery store?
200
The media format that Lillian and William first heard the ethical and moral suggestions from Joseph Rutherford, the leader of the American Witnesses.
What is the radio?
200
The often forgotten child in the case was also expelled for insubordination by the Minersville School District.
Who is Edmund Wasliewsky?
200
The 23rd Amendment grants this district electors in the Electoral College.
What is the District of Columbia?
200
This classic features a lead role from a Colonial Mel Gibson, before he was, you know, crazy.
What is "The Patriot"?
200
This member of Lilian's family really encouraged the family's conversion to Jehovas' Witnesses.
Who is Mr. Gobitis?
300
The type of family structure that is led by the male of the household
What is a patriarchal?
300
This Irish Catholic physician motioned required all "students to salute the flag of our country."
Who is Dr. Thomas J. McGurl?
300
Direct election of U.S. State Senators was allowed by poplar vote after this amendment.
What is the 17th Amendment?
300
This recent Spielberg flick contains another tour-de-force performance from Daniel Dae Lewis.
What is "Lincoln"?
300
This religious group boycotted the Gobitis' grocery store after their expulsion from school.
What is the Catholic Church?
400
The term that describes the ethical standards of Christianity and Judaism
What is Judeo-Christian?
400
This Justice cited the Roman's attempt to stamp out Christianity in the decision of the Barnette case which overturned Gobitis.
Who is Justice Robert Jackson?
400
DAILY DOUBLE
This amendment prohibits the denial of the right of US citizens, eighteen years of age or older, to vote on account of age.
What is the 26th Amendment?
400
This classic 1930's film tells the story of a small-town politician who must stage an unlikely stand in our nation's capitol.
What is "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"?
400
After their court case was decided, Lilian Gobitis moved to this city.
What is New York City?
500
DAILY DOUBLE
The U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice that spoke the following quote: “In civilized life, law floats in a sea of ethics.”
Who is Earl Warren?
500
The teacher who quit her job to teach the Jehovah's Witness children who had been expelled form school.
Who is Erma Metzger?
500
The only amendment to be repealed, the 18th Amendment prohibited the the manufacturing or sale of this substance
What is alcohol?
500
This Oliver Stone flick (with a strong lead from Tom Cruise) features an American holiday in its title.
What is "Born on the Fourth of July"?
500
In 1954 Lilian Gobitis "sailed off" to this country to marry Erwin.