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“Jeopardy”Type the topic here
Topic 1 Topic 2 Topic 3 Topic 4
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Topic 1: 1 point
The term of office for the President of the U.S. lasts how many years?.
4 years
Topic 1: 2 points
As Commander-in-Chief, the President in charge of what?
The US Armed Forces
Topic 1: 3 points
The President is elected if he/she wins
popular votes or electoral votes?
Electoral Votes
Topic 1: 4 points
How are the Electoral votes determined for each state?
# of House of Representative plus # of
Senators (2)
Topic 1: 5 points
Who are Judges of the federal system appointed by?
The President
Topic 2: 1 point
The President’s chief advisors are called…
The Cabinet
Topic 2: 2 points
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
NINE
Topic 2: 3 points
What is the purpose of the checks and balances that flow from the separation of powers?
to keep any one branch of the federal government from gaining too much power
Topic 2: 4 points
In Illinois, as in other states, the chief executive officer carries the title of…
Governor
Topic 2: 5 points
The line-item veto is a power held by…
Governors have this power, but the
President DOES NOT!
Topic 3: 1 point
What amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
The first 10
Topic 3: 2 points
How does the Bill of Rights protect the rights of individual citizens?
By limiting the power of the Federal
Government
Topic 3: 3 pointsWhat concepts are guaranteed
in the first amendment?
• Freedom of religious practice• Freedom of speech• Freedom of the press• Freedom of assembly• Freedom to petition government
Topic 3: 4 points
This amendment provides you protection from unreasonable searches and seizures…
4th Amendment Right
Topic 3: 5 points
In Illinois, the state legislative branch comes in the form of a body called the….
General Assembly
Topic 4: 1 point
What is the highest/supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Topic 4: 2 points
13th Amendment…
Abolishes Slavery
Topic 4: 3 points
19th Amendment
Gives women the right to vote
Topic 4: 4 points
The flag of the United States, in order to show official mourning for the dead…
Raised to half-mast
Topic 4: 5 points
Damaged flags should be destroyed by…
Burning the flag respectfully
Daily Double!
As a team, decide how many of the points you already have you wish to wager. If you get the question correct, you will earn double the points you wagered.
If you get the question incorrect, you will lose the points you wagered. Good luck!