Unit 1
The Candidates
Class Facts
Varano Facts
HSTAT Facts
100

Representative _______ is distinguished when citizens elect representatives to make decisions, who will create laws for them.

Democracy

100

Who is the democratic candidate for NYC mayor? 

Zohran Mamdani

100

Picketing is a type of _______

Protest

100

What grade level of English did Mr. Varano teacher before 9th grade?

11th grade English

100

What floor is the entrance to the greenhouse?

3rd Floor

200

True or false

Freedom of speech is absolute.

False

200

Who is the republican candidate for NYC mayor?

Curtis Sliwa

200

What is a current program that is considered connected to democratic socialism?

Medicare

Medicaid

Social Security

200

What school club does Mr. Varano run?

Board Game Club

200

What floor is the school Library?

1st floor

300

____ ____are actions, policies, or practices that are intended to discourage or prevent specific groups of people from voting.

Voter Suppression

300

Which candidate lost the democratic primary, and is now running as an independent in the NYC mayor election?

Andrew Cuomo

300

Which mayoral candidate created the Guardian Angels?

Curtis Sliwa

300

What is one of the electives Mr. Varano has taught in the past?

Sci-fi or Psychology

300

Where did last school year's graduation take place?

Brooklyn College

400

Election Day as a Federal Holiday is a possible method to increase ______ ______.

Voter Turnout

400

Which mayoral candidate dropped out of the race on September 28th?

Eric Adams

400

What is one of the years that Abraham Beame was mayor?

1974-1977

400

What classroom is Mr. Varano's tutoring in?

406

400

What color is the smartpass if you are sending a student to another classroom?

Green

500

This fundamental freedom allows individuals and groups to voice their opinions, advocate for causes, and express themselves through collective action in public spaces like parks and streets. What right is it?

The Right to Assemble

500

Who frequently attacked Andrew Cuomo in the democratic primary debate, but did not win the primary?

Brad Lander

500

How many years was Andrew Cuomo governor? 

10 years

500

How many cats does Mr. Varano have?

3

500

What is the statue of in the main entrance?

Joan of Arc