JEOPARDY Click Once to Begin Government Unit Template
JEOPARDY! Click Once to Begin Government Unit Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
JEOPARDY! Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch How a Bill Becomes a Law Political Parties Democracy and Freedom 100 100 100 200 200 200 300 300 300 400 400 400 500 500 500 Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What are the two parts of the Legislative Branch? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Senate and House of Representatives Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is the main duty of the Legislative Branch? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
To make the laws. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is the name of the Legislative Branch at the State Level? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
General Assembly Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Where did the idea to have the states represented equally in the Senate come from? (Be specific) Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
From the New Jersey Plan in “The Great Compromise” Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What idea did the Virginia Plan state in “The Great Compromise” and which part adopted this plan? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Number based on population; The House of Representatives Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the National level? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The President Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Why is the President called the Commander in Chief? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
He is in charge of our nation’s military. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
How many terms can a President serve and how long is each term? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
2 terms; 4 years each Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Who is the head of the Executive Branch at the State level, City level, and County level? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Governor – State Mayor – City County Judge Executive - County Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What are the requirements for becoming President? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Must be 35 years old, born a U. S. Citizen, and lived in U. S. for 14 years. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Who leads the Judicial Branch at the National Level? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The Supreme Court Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The justices of the Supreme Court serve for how long? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Until they die or retire. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
How many justices are on the Supreme Court? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Daily Double!!! 9 justices Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is the Supreme Court’s main job? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
To make sure our laws are constitutional. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What can you do if you disagree with a Supreme Court decision? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Daily Double!!! Nothing!!! A Supreme Court ruling is final! Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
True or False: The President can pass a law by himself if he really want to. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
False Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is it called when a President votes no on a bill? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
A Veto Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
True or False: A bill can go to either the Senate or the House of Representatives first; it does not matter which one. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
True Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What fraction of Senators or Representatives must vote yes in order for the bill to move on? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
½ or more Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
If the President votes no for a bill, how can it still become a Law? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
If 2/3 of Congress votes yes, it becomes a Law anyway. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What are the two main Political Parties? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Democrats and Republicans Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is the symbol for the Democratic Party? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The Patriotic Donkey Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is the symbol for the Republican Party? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The Elephant Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What is another nickname for the Republican Party? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The G. O. P. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
How has the right to vote in elections changed over time? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
First only white landowner men 18 and older could vote, then black men could too, and finally women were allowed. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Complete this sentence: A Monarchy is ruled by a _____ and only ______ can be the leaders. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
King or Queen; members of the royal family. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
In a Dictatorship, who has control and who has no rights at all? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
The ruler has control and the citizens have no rights at all. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
In a Democracy, we ensure that no one leader has too much control or is able to make bad decisions by having 3 branches of government. The system is called what? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Checks and Balances Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
What do the parts of the American Flag stand for? Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
50 stars stand for the 50 states. 13 stripes stand for the original 13 colonies. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Name two important roles in a criminal trial and explain what they do. Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
Must describe two of the following: Judge Defense Attorney Defense Co-Council Court Reporter Defendant Prosecuting Attorney Prosecuting Co-Council Bailiff Jury Members Witness Template by Modified by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Chad Vance, CCISD
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