General Trivia
This famed Native American woman guided Lewis and Clark on their expedition
Sacagawea
What is the first step in creating a law?
An idea/problem that someone wants to address through legislation.
What is the mathematical term for 1 followed by 100 zeroes?
A Googol
Who was the first Khalifah?
Abu Bakr (R)
What are the 3 main branches of the US government in alphabetical order?
Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches
What is the current world record for the 100m dash, set by Usain Bolt in 2009?
9.58 seconds
Who can introduce a bill in the New Jersey Legislature?
A senator or a member of the General Assembly
How many yards are in a furlong?
220 yards
What is the longest surah in the Quran?
Surah Al Baqarah
This building, connected to the main State House, hosts committee hearings and originally housed the State Museum and Supreme Court.
What is the State House Annex?
What year was the first world cup?
1930
How many votes is a majority in the senate?
21
What was the 2nd Pixar movie to be released?
A Bug’s Life
Which Prophet is mentioned by name the most times in the Quran?
Prophet Musa (AS)
Which roman goddess is on the right side of the New Jersey state seal?
Ceres (represents agriculture and prosperity)
What was the name of the international organization formed before the UN for similar purposes?
The League of Nations
Why might a bill be referred to a committee instead of immediately being voted on by the entire Legislature?
So the bill can be reviewed and discussed in detail, with the committee able to recommend it as written, amend it, or replace it with a substitute bill.
How many letters are in this sentence?
31
What was the first major battle fought by the Muslims after the Hijrah?
Battle of Badr
What is the New Jersey state bug?
Honeybee
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
A bill passes one chamber but is changed before passing the other chamber. What happens next?
It is sent back to the first chamber for a vote on the changes. The bill must pass both chambers in identical form before it receives final legislative approval.
What is the sum of the numbers 1-10?
55
Which Sahaba was given the title Dhul Nurayn (Possessor of two lights)?
Uthman ibn Affan (R)
Who designed the New Jersey state seal in 1777?
Pierre Eugène Du Simitière