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American Government Trivia Challenge

Test your knowledge of American government, history, and politics in this fun and educational quiz game. From the Declaration of Independence to landmark Supreme Court cases, explore key concepts and figures. Can you reach the $1 million prize?

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American Government Trivia Challenge

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  1. 50:50 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 Welcome toWho Wants to be a Millionaire American Government Final Review Edition 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

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  3. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  4. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $100- Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: George Washington B: Thomas Jefferson C: James Madison D: Patrick Henry

  5. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  6. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $200- What was our first attempt at government? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Dec. of Independence B: Magna Carta D: Articles of Confederation C: Constitution

  7. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  8. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $300- Which form of government is characterized by elected representatives? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Republic B: Democracy C: Dictatorship D: Monarchy

  9. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  10. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $500- Which of the following is not a power of the executive branch? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: make treaties B: appoint judges C: declare war D: enforce the law

  11. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  12. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $1000- Who developed the idea of checks and balances? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Thomas Jefferson B: John Locke C: Samuel Adams D: Montesquieu

  13. Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! You’ve Reached the $1,000 Milestone!

  14. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  15. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $2000- According to Locke, governments exist to protect your life, liberty, and? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: property B: pursuit of happiness C: freedom of religion D: freedom of speech

  16. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  17. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $4,000- How many Senators must vote to override a Presidential veto? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 51 B: 67 C: 279 D: impossible

  18. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  19. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $8,000- Which of the following positions would a conservative be least likely to support? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: tax cuts B: pro-life C: death penalty D: gay marriage

  20. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  21. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $16,000- The Bill of Rights guarantees you the right to a fair and speedy trial, which amendment can this be found in? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: 2 B: 4 C: 6 D: 7

  22. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  23. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $32,000- Which landmark Supreme Court case set the precedent of “separate but equal”? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Marbury v. Madison B: Roe v. Wade C: Brown v Topeka BOE D: Plessy v. Ferguson

  24. Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations! You’ve Reached the $32,000 Milestone!

  25. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  26. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $64,000- If a law increasing the sales tax for teenagers is ruled unconstitutional, which branch is checking which branch? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: J checks L B: L checks E C: E checks L D: J checks E

  27. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  28. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $125,000- Which of the following is not a power of Congress? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: declare war B: taxes D: approve appointments C: make treaties

  29. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  30. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $250,000- Which of the following is not a concurrent power? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: admit new states B: charter banks C: make and enforce laws D: tax

  31. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  32. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $500,000- Which of the following states does not use a winner take all system in the electoral college? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Colorado B: Vermont C: Maine D: Iowa

  33. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 1 $100

  34. 15 $1 Million 14 $500,000 13 $250,000 12 $125,000 $1,000,000- Which of the following individuals is not a current leader in Congress? 11 $64,000 10 $32,000 9 $16,000 8 $8,000 7 $4,000 6 $2,000 5 $1,000 4 $500 3 $300 2 $200 50:50 1 $100 A: Joe Biden B: Robert Byrd C: Nancy Pelosi D: Strom Thurmond

  35. YOU WIN $1 MILLION DOLLARS!

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