Congress
How many members of Congress are there in total?
535
Who has written the most executive orders? 50 points bonus if you can correct estimate how many
FDR. 3,721.
Who was the first secretary of the treasury?
Alexander Hamilton.
Which state has the most lakes in any state?
Minnesota
Name all 7 continents
North American, South America, Australia, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Antarctica.
William Charles Cole Claiborne was the youngest House member, elected in 1797. How old was he when he was elected?
22
Which president created the Department of Homeland Security?
George W. Bush.
What was the Stamp Act of 1765?
Every legal business must bear a stamp, showing that the appropriate tax has been paid
What are the 5 rights guaranteed under the 1st amendment?
Freedom of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly.
What is the name of the oldest and largest pyramid in Egypt?
Great Pyramid of Giza.
How many years did the longest serving senator in U.S. history stayed in office?
51 years, 5 months, 26 days.
When was the first time Joe R. Biden Jr. first run for the democratic presidential nomination?
1988
When was the first year/time/period in American history the federal impose income tax on Americans?
Civil War – 1861
What do we call the first ten amendments of the Constitution?
Bill of Rights.
The ancient city of Petra, one of new seven wonders of the world, is located in this country.
Jordan.
What is the title of the leader of the senate?
Vice-President.
How many people ran for the 2020 Democrat nomination? +- 1
28
What was the highest marginal federal income tax rate/bracket ever in U.S. history?
92% in 1953.
America bought the Louisiana Purchase from this country?
France
These two major religions believe in reincarnation.
Hinduism and Buddhism.
What must Congress do in order to override a president veto?
2/3 votes in both the house of representatives and Senate.
On average, how much did Biden and Trump raise for the 2020 presidential election?
$1.5 billion.
Which of the Big 4 firm has paid the highest penalty in a single SEC settlement case and how much?
KPMG. $50 million.
Who was the first black woman to serve in the U.S. Congress? 100 points for the year.
Shirley Chisholm.
This term means respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors.
Filial Piety