Bill of Rights
Identify the five rights/liberties contained in the first amendment
speech, religion, petition, assembly, press
Approximately what % of Americans cannot name a single branch of government
33% (within 3%)
Which US state recently introduced free child care for all its population?
New Mexico
Complete this sentence from the Declaration. "We hold these truths to be....
...self-evident that all men are created equal"
Which type of electoral system is used to elect the UK's parliament?
First past the post/single member district/winner takes all
Which amendment protects the right to bear arms
2nd
Identify all of the rights and freedoms contained in the First Amendment
freedom of speech, religion, press; right of assembly, to petition
What lasted longer than Liz Truss' term of office as Prime Minister?
A lettuce
What was the name of Thomas Paine's pamphlet that made the case for American independence?
Common Sense
What is the name of the electoral system that allocates seats on the basis of a party's % of the vote?
proportional representation
Which amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?
8th
In which Article of the Constitution is the filibuster mentioned by name?
It is not in the Constitution
What is my favourite movie?
The Big Lebowski
The Declaration of independence is dated July 4, 1776, but in which month was it actually signed?
August
Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?
Andy Burnham
What does the 10th amendment say?
powers not given to the United States are reserved for the people or the states
What is a cloture vote and how many votes does it need to pass one?
Vote to end a filibuster. 60 votes
What is the name of socialist candidate running for Senate in Ohio?
Greg Levy
Who was the main author of the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson
Identify two ways in which a Prime Minster can be removed from office
Resignation/replaced as leader by political party/vote of no confidence in Parliament/party loses election
which amendment guarantees against illegal searches and seizures?
4th amendment
Name the three authors of the Federalist Papers
John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison
From which book did Ted Cruz read as part of his epically stupid filibuster?
Green Eggs and Ham
Why did the authors of the Constitution choose to leave out a section condemning slavery?
Because the slave states would never have signed off on the Declaration
Which party won the UK 2024 election?
Labour