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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!