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Oakland Elementary Edition Jeopardy Oakland Elementary Edition

Geography

Constitution

Civics

Government

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous 2

Jeopardy Geography Constitution Civics Government Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 2 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 Final Jeopardy

$100 Question Geography

$100 Answer Geography A. Southeast

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$200 Question Geography

$200 Answer Geography A. Midwest

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$300 Question Geography The physical environment affected the lives of Native Americans. Which one of the following statements best describes the life of the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest? They hunted buffalo and deer on the plains. They hunted cattle and goats. They fished the coast, rivers, and lakes. They grew corn and squash in the fields.

$300 Answer Geography C. They fished the coast, rivers, and lakes.

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$400 Question Geography

$400 Answer Geography

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$500 Question Geography

$500 Answer Geography

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$100 Question Constitution The right of people to say what they believe is protected by the Bill of Rights. Which of the following is an example of freedom of speech? The government decides which church people can attend. People can travel freely from one state to another. The government decides when people can gather to protest. People can state their views on candidates for elected office.

$100 Answer Constitution D. People can state their views on candidates for elected office.

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Daily Double Daily Double

Daily Double Question The Constitution of the United States includes the idea of federalism. What does this mean? The branches of government can check and control each other. The Constitution can be changed by adding amendments. The powers are divided between the different branches of government. The powers are divided between the federal government and the state governments.

Daily Double Answer D. The powers are divided between the federal government and the state governments.

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$300 Question Constitution In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C. This was an example of freedom of religion. freedom of speech. freedom of petition. freedom of the press.

$300 Answer Constitution B. freedom of speech.

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$400 Question Constitution The Bill of Rights is what we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States. Why were they added? They were added to explain the powers of the state governments. They were added to limit the influence of Great Britain. They were added to extend the right to vote to all Americans. They were added to guarantee basic freedoms to Americans.

$400 Answer Constitution D. They were added to guarantee basic freedoms to Americans.

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$500 Question Constitution Which document is an addition to the U.S. Constitution that gives people many personal freedoms? Bill of Rights Gettysburg Address Emancipation Proclamation Declaration of Independence

$500 Answer Constitution A. Bill of Rights

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$100 Question Civics In the 1970’s, gas prices in the United States went up. The federal government decided to pass a law to lower the amount of gas used. People were required to drive only small cars. walk or ride a bus to school or work. drive slower with lower speed limits. purchase and use electric cars.

$100 Answer Civics C. drive slower with lower speed limits.

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$200 Question Civics Which of the following is the BEST example of good citizenship? going to college obeying the speed limit owning a new car living in a house

$200 Answer Civics B. obeying the speed limit

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$300 Question Civics The school has rules about leaving before the end of the school day. Which of the following is an example of a student following rules? Terry leaves the school early and simply walks out the door. Terry tells a friend that she is leaving the school early that day. Terry has a doctor’s appointment and signs out in the office. Terry writes a note saying she is leaving early and gives it to a friend.

$300 Answer Civics C. Terry has a doctor’s appointment and signs out in the office.

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$400 Question Civics The members of Congress are considering passing a law lowering the speed limit on highways. You do not think this is a good law. As a citizen, what would be the most effective action you could take? Write to your mayor and tell him/her your views. Contact the head of the highway department and tell him/her your views. Write to your city council and tell them your views. Contact your members of congress and tell them your views.

$400 Answer Civics D. Contact your members of congress and tell them your views.

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$500 Question Civics The number of people killed in car accidents has increased. Because of this, many state governments have passed laws to lower the number of deaths. One law is that people should drive only large cars that are safer. wear seat belts when riding in a car. drive only cars that get good gas mileage. wear glasses when riding in a car.

$500 Answer Civics B. wear seat belts when riding in a car.

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$100 Question Government The Congress of the United States represents which branch of government? judicial international legislative executive

$100 Answer Government C. legislative

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$200 Question Government The Congress of the United States is divided into two chambers (houses). They are the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court. Senate. Cabinet. United Nations.

$200 Answer Government B. Senate.

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$300 Question Government The United States government is divided into three branches—executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch can check the other branches, keeping a balance of power among them. Which of the following is an example of the executive branch checking the legislative branch? The President vetoes a bill from Congress. The President states that a law is unconstitutional. The Congress overrides the President’s veto. The Supreme Court states that a law is unconstitutional.

$300 Answer Government The President vetoes a bill from Congress.

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$400 Question Government Who is the U.S. government has the power to override vetoes? the President the Congress the Cabinet the Supreme Court

$400 Answer Government B. the Congress

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$500 Question Government Who serves as the head of the executive branch of the United States government? the House the Senate the President the Attorney General

$500 Answer Government C. The President

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$100 Question Miscellaneous In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the words that would become our nation’s national anthem. Why did Francis Scott Key write these words? Key was present when the British surrendered during the War of 1812. Key was present when the British attacked Ft. McHenry in Baltimore. Key was present when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812. Key was present when the British were defeated in New Orleans.

$100 Answer Miscellaneous B. Key was present when the British attacked Ft. McHenry in Baltimore.

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$200 Question Miscellaneous The members of Congress are considering passing a law to protect lakes and rivers from pollution. You support the law, but the United States senator from your state is undecided. As a citizen, the MOST effective way to help get the law passed would be to contact your United States senator and tell him you support this law. call your mayor and tell this person your views. write to your state legislator telling him of your support. tell family members that rivers are polluted.

$200 Answer Miscellaneous contact your United States senator and tell him you support this law.

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$300 Question Miscellaneous The Congress of the United States can override the veto of the President. This example of checks and balances show the legislative branch checking the judicial branch. judicial branch checking the legislative branch. executive branch checking the judicial branch. legislative branch checking the executive branch.

$300 Answer Miscellaneous D. legislative branch checking the executive branch.

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$400 Question Miscellaneous What name is given to the official song selected by a government to represent its country? a. chorus b. fight song c. patriotic hymn d. national anthem

$400 Answer Miscellaneous D. national anthem

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$500 Question Miscellaneous Federalism is the division of powers between the different levels of government—national, state, and local. The main job of the governor of a state is to decide the meaning of laws. enforce the laws. make the laws. write and file laws.

$500 Answer Miscellaneous B. enforce the laws.

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$100 Question Miscellaneous 2 The president of the United States is the head of the executive branch of government. There is a group of people, including the secretary of state and the secretary of defense, who give the president advice. What is this group called? Senate court of appeals cabinet House of Representatives

$100 Answer Miscellaneous 2 C. cabinet

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$200 Question Miscellaneous 2 Federalism is the division of powers between the different levels of government—national, state, and local. Which part of government at the state level enforces the laws? governor state legislature state court assembly

$200 Answer Miscellaneous 2 A. governor

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$300 Question Miscellaneous 2 Which resource would you use to find a map of early America? atlas globe glossary dictionary

$300 Answer Miscellaneous 2 A. atlas

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$400 Question Miscellaneous 2 Which of the following would be the BEST place to find information on the life of George Washington? atlas almanac newspaper encyclopedia

$400 Answer Miscellaneous 2 D. encyclopedia

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$500 Question Miscellaneous 2 Which resource would be the BEST to find tomorrow’s weather forecast? atlas textbook dictionary newspaper

$500 Answer Miscellaneous 2 D. newspaper

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Final Jeopardy Topic Using Sources

Final Jeopardy Question A student is doing a report on the Atlanta Braves baseball team. The student believes that even though the team has been winning, the number of people going to the game is going down. Which of the following would be the BEST to use to show that attendance was going down? The Atlanta Braves Yearbook 2000 Major League Baseball Records 1900-1920 The Atlanta Braves Souvenir Book 2001 Major League Baseball Attendance Figures 1990-1999

Final Jeopardy Answer D. Major League Baseball Attendance Figures 1990-1999

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