Constitutional Powers
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What pop star is known for the song “Anti-Hero”?
Taylor Swift
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech and religion?
1st Amendment
Who was the first African American head coach to win a Super Bowl?
Tony Dungy
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive Branch
“Tried to keep you close to me, but life got in between.”
Sam Smith – Too Good at Goodbyes (Pop/Soul)
What clause in the Constitution allows Congress to pass laws that are “necessary and proper”?
The Elastic Clause
Who performed at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show while pregnant?
Rihanna
What is the legal process used to ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes?
Due process
What NBA player won league MVP, All-Star MVP, and Finals MVP in the same season (2000)?
Shaquille O’Neal
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
The President
“If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room, would you trust it?”
Kendrick Lamar – Poetic Justice (Hip-Hop)
Which level of government has the power to coin money and declare war?
Federal/National Government
Which artist is known for hits like “The Box” and “High Fashion”?
Roddy Ricch
Which court case ended racial segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What female athlete has the most Olympic medals of all time?
Larisa Latynina (USSR gymnast – 18 medals)
What body makes federal laws in the United States?
Congress
“You only need the light when it’s burning low, only miss the sun when it starts to snow.”
Passenger – Let Her Go (Indie/Folk)
What is it called when state and federal powers are shared or divided?
Federalism
What rapper founded the record label Dreamville?
J. Cole
Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
13th Amendment
Which country won the first-ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
What are the two chambers of Congress?
The Senate and the House of Representatives
“And I’ve been keepin’ all the letters that I wrote to you, each one a line or two.”
Michael Bublé – Home (Jazz/Pop)
What Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Which artist won Album of the Year at the 2023 Grammys?
Harry Styles (Harry’s House)
What doctrine was overturned by Brown v. Board of Education?
“Separate but equal”
What legendary pitcher threw a perfect game in the World Series?
Don Larsen (1956, Yankees)
Who confirms Supreme Court justices?
The Senate
“We don’t talk much, not anymore, broken bottles and slammed doors.”
Morgan Wallen – Wasted on You (Country)