Politics
What is the name for the system in which power is divided between national and state governments?
Federalism
What document officially ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783?
The Treaty of Paris
What is the term for a vote by citizens to approve or reject a law directly?
A referendum
What amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
The Second Amendment
What breed of dog was “Bo,” the pet of President Barack Obama?
Portuguese Water Dog
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100
Which territory purchase in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
The Louisiana Purchase
What do you call the process of registering eligible voters before an election?
Voter registration
What is the legal term for being tried twice for the same crime, which is prohibited by the Constitution?
Double jeopardy
Which president owned a pet rabbit named Checkers that became famous during his political career?
Richard Nixon
What is the term for the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
A veto
What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607?
Jamestown
What is the name for an election held to fill a political office before the scheduled term ends?
A special election
What amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
The Sixth Amendment
Which president kept a pet alligator at the White House for a short time?
John Quincy Adams
What is the name of the group that formally elects the President of the United States?
The Electoral College
What Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What amendment prohibits denying the right to vote based on race?
The 15th Amendment
What amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people?
The Tenth Amendment
Which president had a dog named Millie that “wrote” a best-selling book in the late 1980s?
George H. W. Bush
What is the minimum age required to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives?
25
What amendment formally abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment
What is the term for drawing voting district boundaries to favor one group or party?
Gerrymandering
What Supreme Court case required police to inform suspects of their rights before questioning?
Miranda v. Arizona
Which president owned a pet macaw named Polly that was known for loudly interrupting meetings?
Andrew Jackson