1. Welcome to Mrs. Ferguson’s Class . . .

2. Oakland Elementary Edition
Jeopardy
Oakland Elementary Edition

3. Geography

4. Constitution

5. Civics

6. Government

7. Miscellaneous

8. Miscellaneous 2

9. Jeopardy
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Civics
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Final Jeopardy

10. $100 Question Geography

11. $100 Answer Geography
A. Southeast

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13. $200 Question Geography

14. $200 Answer Geography
A. Midwest

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16. $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.

17. $300 Answer Geography
C. They fished the coast, rivers, and lakes.

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19. $400 Question Geography

20. $400 Answer Geography

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22. $500 Question Geography

23. $500 Answer Geography

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25. $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.

26. $100 Answer Constitution
D. People can state their views on candidates for elected office.

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28. Daily Double
Daily Double

29. 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.

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

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32. $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.

33. $300 Answer Constitution
B. freedom of speech.

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35. $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.

36. $400 Answer Constitution
D. They were added to guarantee basic freedoms to Americans.

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38. $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

39. $500 Answer Constitution
A. Bill of Rights

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41. $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.

42. $100 Answer Civics
C. drive slower with lower speed limits.

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44. $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

45. $200 Answer Civics
B. obeying the speed limit

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47. $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.

48. $300 Answer Civics
C. Terry has a doctor’s appointment and signs out in the office.

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50. $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.

51. $400 Answer Civics
D. Contact your members of congress and tell them your views.

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53. $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.

54. $500 Answer Civics
B. wear seat belts when riding in a car.

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56. $100 Question Government
The Congress of the United States represents which branch of government?
judicial
international
legislative
executive

57. $100 Answer Government
C. legislative

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59. $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.

60. $200 Answer Government
B. Senate.

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62. $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.

63. $300 Answer Government
The President vetoes a bill from Congress.

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65. $400 Question Government
Who is the U.S. government has the power to override vetoes?
the President
the Congress
the Cabinet
the Supreme Court

66. $400 Answer Government
B. the Congress

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68. $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

69. $500 Answer Government
C. The President

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71. $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.

72. $100 Answer Miscellaneous
B. Key was present when the British attacked Ft. McHenry in Baltimore.

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74. $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.

75. $200 Answer Miscellaneous
contact your United States senator and tell him you support this law.

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77. $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.

78. $300 Answer Miscellaneous
D. legislative branch checking the executive branch.

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80. $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

81. $400 Answer Miscellaneous
D. national anthem

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83. $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.

84. $500 Answer Miscellaneous
B. enforce the laws.

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86. $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

87. $100 Answer Miscellaneous 2
C. cabinet

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89. $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

90. $200 Answer Miscellaneous 2
A. governor

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92. $300 Question Miscellaneous 2
Which resource would you use to find a map of early America?
atlas
globe
glossary
dictionary

93. $300 Answer Miscellaneous 2
A. atlas

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95. $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

96. $400 Answer Miscellaneous 2
D. encyclopedia

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98. $500 Question Miscellaneous 2
Which resource would be the BEST to find tomorrow’s weather forecast?
atlas
textbook
dictionary
newspaper

99. $500 Answer Miscellaneous 2
D. newspaper

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101. Final Jeopardy Topic
Using Sources

102. 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
The Atlanta Braves Souvenir Book 2001
Major League Baseball Attendance Figures

103. Final Jeopardy Answer
D. Major League Baseball Attendance Figures

104. Keep studying to get ready for the CRCT
Keep studying to get ready for the CRCT! You can do anything you set out to do!

105. Thank You for Playing!