This document describes the format and rules for 5 rounds of a trivia game about the US Constitution. Round 1 involves short answer questions with 30 seconds to respond. Round 2 focuses on how each branch of government checks the powers of the other branches. Round 3 presents a set of 4 terms where players must identify the odd one out. Round 4 poses constitutional situations and whether they are permitted or forbidden by the Constitution. The final round is unspecified. Players accumulate points for correct answers throughout the game.
16. SHORT ANSWER FUN
Identify two ways in which
a student’s rights are
protected and two ways in
which a student’s rights
are limited in public
schools.
21. CHECKS AND BALANCES
How does each branch check the
other? One at a time, each group
can state how one branch checks
another. Once you make a repeat,
your group is done!
You must begin your statement by
stating which branch is checking
which branch.
100 points each
22. CHECKS AND BALANCES
For example …
The legislative checks
the executive by
CongressCongress
impeaching theimpeaching the
PresidentPresident
25. You will see a set of four terms
One term does not fit with the
other three
Identify the term and why it
doesn’t fit with the others
200 points each
ODD ONE OUT
36. For each situation, determine
if it is constitutional and state
what part of the Constitution
applies
200 points possible
One chance per group
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
37. Congress passes an amendmentCongress passes an amendment
to the Constitution withoutto the Constitution without
allowing the states to have aallowing the states to have a
say.say.
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO - V
States must ratify amendments – either ¾
legislatures of ¾ ratifying conventions
38. The US Capitol has multi-The US Capitol has multi-
religion display during thereligion display during the
winter to support all faithswinter to support all faiths
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO – AM I
The Establishment Clause
39. Congress adds money toCongress adds money to
the budget for NASAthe budget for NASA
without passing a law.without passing a law.
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO - I, 9, 7
No money can be taken from the government
unless Congress passes a law
40. The President calls outThe President calls out
National Guard troops to goNational Guard troops to go
to Sudan and help stopto Sudan and help stop
rebellion.rebellion.
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - II, 2, 1
President is Commander in Chief
41. A defendant is forced toA defendant is forced to
take the witness stand intake the witness stand in
a triala trial
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO – AM V
No self incrimination – the right to remain
silent
42. A Wisconsin state lawA Wisconsin state law
overrules a federal lawoverrules a federal law
passed by Congress.passed by Congress.
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO - VI, 2
Federal law is supreme
43. The Senate impeaches a SupremeThe Senate impeaches a Supreme
Court justice and removes himCourt justice and removes him
from office, even though the Housefrom office, even though the House
of Representatives doesnof Representatives doesn’t agree.’t agree.
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
NO - I, 2, 5
The House has the sole power of
impeachment
44. A person is wears a t-shirt thatA person is wears a t-shirt that
says “Impeach Obama” at asays “Impeach Obama” at a
Democratic Party eventDemocratic Party event
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - AM 1
Freedom of Speech / Expression
45. The federal courts hear a case aboutThe federal courts hear a case about
a studenta student’s rights being violated in’s rights being violated in
a public school.a public school.
IS IT
CONSTITUTIONAL?
YES - III, 2, 1
The jusrisdiction of the federal courts
includes the Constitution