Marathon Extravaganza: Civics, English, and Science Edition

What court cases deal with arguments?

When Barack Obama meets with a world leaders he represents the U.S. What fundamental principle?

How many amendments have been added to the U.S. Constitution?

What jurisdiction does the VA Court of Appeals have?

To provide for the well being of all people (where in the Preamble does it say this?)

What document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

You record the temp of an aquarium every hr for 8 hrs. Pick the best graph type for the data.

President Bush attended the first Washington Nationals game in 2005. (What role is it?)

This fundamental principle says that government should not be so big and powerful.  What is it?

Which facility relies on a nonrenewable source of energy?

In Batman, the Joker would be considered what type of character?

What is the amendment of the Virginia Constitution?

Who was the youngest man to become President?

When we vote, we have the power, what fundamental principle is this?

Which is most likely the result of weasels and foxes sharing a food source?

"For Pete's sake, get your own pen!" is using what tone?

Sound waves are unable to travel through --

Who was the oldest President ever elected?

What plan brought both the New Jersey Plan and the Virginia Plan?

Which three drawings show objects with kinetic energy?

What is a synonym for reluctant?

Which Amendment allows for Citizenship, while also caring about due process for the states.

Which phrase has a negative connotation?

Which characteristic is common to the 4 outer planets in our solar system?

You measure heart rate after these activities. What would a constant be in this experiment?

How many votes is needed to win the Presidency of the United States?

Who was the only Federalist President?

This prefix means among or between.

"Rubber, baby, buggy bumpers," is an example of what device?

The shaded row in the table is called a --

Tribes in both Asia and Africa live with no govt./business involvement. What economic system?

What role is the President playing when he/she helps a charity or food bank?

"I am so mad at you right now! I could slap you silly!" is what point of view?

Someone yells "Fire!" in a movie theater.  Can their first amendment freedom be limited?

"Metaphors be with you," is an example of what device?

What kind of relationship is shown between the birds eating ticks off the zebra, and the zebra?

Which article in the United States Constitution mentions the Executive Branch?

What structure in sperm and eggs carries the genes that get passed on to the offspring?

Who had the shortest term as President?

Who replaces the President if the President cannot fulfill the duties of President?

What do you call a change to constitution?

What is the equivalent to a Vice-President for the state?

When a President believes in a small government (limited government), what political party?

What is the lawmaking equation Mr. Giddens, Mrs. Arnold, & Mr. Buffone taught you?

Why is water known as the "universal solvent"?

The layer of mucus that protects a clownfish from a sea anemone's poison is best described as:

What is the lawmaking process for the state?

Which level of government is supreme?

Ms. Leek's daughter, Willow, committed a crime. Where does Willow's case start?

What data pattern does the graph show from the years 1965 to 1970?

These animals are grouped together because all of them -

"Jack angrily marched to class and slammed the door. He yelled at Sam," is what point of view?

When we vote for someone, we give them permission to rule. Which fundamental principle is it? 

"There are six key decisions you make to make or break your future," is what point of view>

Mr. Giddens just committed a criminal crime.  What will the first step be in the criminal case?

You hit the nail on the head with your answer to the third question. Is what device?

What document created the idea of separation between church and state?

What happens when Supply and Demand intersect and the price is in the middle?

Who was the first Whig party President?

Fact or Opinion? Many professional athletes are grossly overpaid.

How many different elements are involved in the chemical reaction shown?

A poem that has a song-like feel and contains a refrain.

What role is the pres. playing when he/she leads the cabinet, executive agencies, reg. groups?

A body of water protected by barrier islands and that is a mix of fresh and salt water is a(n):

"You'd better be home by ten o'clock, or else!" is using what tone?

When comparing a plant cell to an animal cell, only the plant cell has -

If a farmer wants to plant crops in marshland, what characteristic should the plant have?

President Obama vetoed a bill last week according to USA Today. (What role is it?)

"Time creeps up on you," is an example of what device?

North Korea is communist country. They have no individuality/freedom. What economic system?

Which United States president served two non-consecutive terms (he is the 22nd and 24th Pres.)?

When the President helps a political party member win, what role is he/she playing?

What jurisdiction does Juvenile/Domestic Relations Court have?

Find the synonym to solemn.

What is the next step in the criminal process when Mrs. Foster goes through an arraignment?

Wide:Narrow

What document became the Bill of Rights, which we have in our U.S. Constitution today?

What do we call, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?"

A girl kicks a soccer ball into the air. What explains why the ball falls back to Earth?

Which of these is a way that a person can help improve air quality?

Which article in the United States Constitution mentions the Judicial Branch?

Buzz, Woof, Honk, and Pow are all examples of what device.

Find the synonym to apathetic.

Hurricanes rarely form at latitudes higher than 8 to 20 degrees because the water is too -

Japan is a country that has very minimal government involvement.  What economic system?

Which of these best describes a typical organism in the Plant kingdom?

When President Colaciello signs a bill he is performing what role?

Bird:Nest::

What court case hears cases for the State and has appellate and limited original jurisdiction?

Which state was the first to sign the U.S. Constitution?

Who was the first Republican president?

Canada and the U.S. have their governments and private businesses make decisions. What system?

If friction increases, the marble won't roll as far. What can you change (in pic) to test this?

An author's purpose could be for information, persuasion and what else?

This type of character must go through a "Aha-Moment".

Which plan created the Senate?

This fundamental principle says that no one is above the law not even the president...

Find the antonym of volatile.

How is the membership in the House of Representatives determined?

1 km = 1000 _? Fill in the blank.

Every one of these is a Presidential dynasty except...

Which state was the first to be successfully colonized by Great Britain?

What article in the U.S. Constitution mentions the Legislative Branch?

Cold air mass moves under a warm air mass, and the warm air rises. This is identified as:

How many members are in the House of Representatives?

To protect everyone (where in the Preamble does it say this)

"The boy was a shadow, following her everywhere," is what device?

If a president believes in a large government, what political party are they?

Mr. Unikewicz committed a federal crime.  Where would his case start?

What is the correct listing from simplest to most complex?

What document gave too much power to the States, and was our first form of national government?

This prefix means many.

Which statement correctly describes a difference between the mesosphere and stratosphere?

What plan created the House of Representatives?

What acronym helps you remember the 5 fundamental freedoms of the first amendment? 

"May I borrow your pen, please?" is using what tone?

What is the President's annual address to Congress called?

If you wanted information about virtual reality, which source would you use?

What is the beginning of the United States Constitution called?

What role is the president playing when he/she signs a bill or vetoes?

Which of these is the freezing point of water in correct SI units?

What is the amendment process for the United States Constitution?

This is a story's main message or moral.

An unknown substance was dissolved in water at different temps. What is our IV?

What happens after a bill signed by the President?

Which property of an unknown liquid can be found using a beaker, hot plate, and thermometer?

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

This prefix means to do again.

What is the equivalent to a mayor or President for the state?

"The Titanic was 100% unsinkable, but it sank in 1912," is an example of what device?

What would you use to power a heater and lights in a cabin with now electricity?

Fact or Opinion? The internet allows people to connect with friends and strangers.

Mr. Spencer and Mr. G. have an argument about Steelers tickets. Mr. G. refuses to pay him back.

The physical expression of a trait in an organism is known as the --

This famous President was a European General.  Who was he?

Which one of these is a shared power (used by both the National and State governments)?

When the President meets with world leader, what role is he/she playing?

Which phrase has a positive connotation?

An example of an external conflict is?

"A man who is a traffic cop, gets his licence suspended for unpaid tickets," is an example of?

To make a better, united country (where in the Preamble does it say this?)

Peace in our country (where is it found in the Preamble)

Who was the youngest man ever to be elected President?

Which organisms are producers in this food web?

Make an observation based on the following chart. Steel wool was put in different liquids.

This prefix means across.

"His science lab creation was a Frankenstein," is an example of what device?

President Bush met with troops when they were in Afghanistan. (What role is it?)

Which founding father wrote the Declaration of Independence?

The key terms: if ...then, this led to, as a result. Are examples of what text structure?

These key words: first, second, next, then, before are used in what type of text structure?

Fact or Opinion? People should spend less time on the internet and more time with one another.

As the vol of water in the pot decreases, drops form on the mirror above. In this setup, water:

This type of character has a very full and well developed personality but does not change.

President Clinton attended the 1994 World Cup games, when he was President. (What role is it?)

You record engine power 11 times with temps between 10 C and 30 C. Improve the experiment by:

How are electoral votes determined and counted?

1 m = 100_? Fill in the blank.

If Mr. Spencer is the President, Ms. Leek is the V.P., who would be third in line for pres.?

Who was the first Democratic president?

In a plot diagram, the phase after the climax would be?

Mr. Unikewicz was found guilty in the Dist. court of the U.S., but appeals twice. Where is he?

What court case hears cases for the state and has original and appellate jurisdiction?

Find the synonym to temperamental.

Which change will most likely make an electromagnet's magnetic field stronger?

How many members in the Senate?

What is the next step in the criminal process if Ms. MacArthur goes to trial?

When the President meets with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Army,Navy,Air Force,etc.) what role?

Fairness (where is found in the Preamble?) 

This prefix means under.

Which amendment reserves rights for the states?

Speaker of the House Lowrey, can only be President if...

"As tall and skinny as a scarecrow, the hitchhiker stood there," is an example of what device?

Which of these has the strongest gravitational field?

This is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Mr. G's son, Caleb, appeals his case once.  Where will case be now?

What will happen if you use a more powerful motor to run an elevator?

How is the President ultimately elected?

What heat transfer process makes it so that a metal spoon gets cold if put in ice cream?

This document gave the rights of Englishmen to Virginia colonists.  What document was it?

White-footed mice having thicker fur than cactus mice is probably because of differences in the

President Obama met with the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.  (What role is it?)

A short article placed alongside a longer article that contains additional or contrasting info.

What is the difference between city/town & county?

Obese:Fat

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

A major scientific concern over nuclear energy is how to --

President Reagan helped a food kitchen in the Christmas of 1984.  (What role is he playing?)

What economic system is used most throughout the world?

What happens after a bill leaves the committee?

What is a synonym of nonchalant?

Physical/Chemical weathering break down rocks. Which of these is chemical weathering by water?

If you needed information on the Great Wall of China, where would you look?

Poem lines are arranged in what manner?

Ms. Mayfield just got jailed.  What's the next step in the Criminal process?

This prefix means against.

Which is an abiotic change in an ecosystem?

Which of these has been improved by genetic engineering?

As the frequency of a wave decreases, the wave's --

What can a school district do to reduce use of nonrenewable resources?