American Government

Unit Review

Please select a Team.

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This system was designed to make sure no single part of government became

stronger than the other parts

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1. Legislative Branch

2. Checks and Balances

3. Cash and Credit

4. House of Representatives

How long could governors serve for under the Articles of Confederation?

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1. 1 year

2. 2 years

3. 4 years

4. Life

What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?

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1. Declaration of Independence

2. Article 1

3. Bill of Rights

4. Articles of Confederation

Under the Articles of Confederation what how many branches of government

did the national level have?

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1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 4

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20 Team 3

20 Team 4

10 Team 2

5 Team 1

This person developed the plan that said representation in congress should be

decided by population

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67%1. James Madison

2. George Washington

3. Ben Franklin

4. Daniel Shays

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30 Team 3

30 Team 4

10 Team 2

5 Team 1

Which state was the only one not to attend the Constitutional Convention?

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1. Rhode Island

2. Massachusetts

3. Maryland

4. Georgia

What event lead people to realize the national government needed more

power?

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1. Boston Tea Party

2. Whiskey Rebellion

3. Shays’ Rebellion

4. War of 1812

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40 Team 3

30 Team 4

20 Team 2

10 Team 1

Participant Scores

40 Participant 1386

30 Ashley Sabbag

30 Jackson Reed

10 Hannah Smith

10 Zach Corrigan

10 Roxanne Veary

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What branch of government explains the laws?

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1. Legislative

2. Judicial

3. Executive

4. Congressional

Fastest Responders (in seconds)

3.58 Roxanne Veary

5.09 Participant 1386

Team Scores

44.54 Team 3

30 Team 4

20 Team 2

13.08 Team 1

Participant Scores

44.54 Participant 1386

30 Ashley Sabbag

30 Jackson Reed

16.16 Roxanne Veary

10 Hannah Smith

10 Zach Corrigan

This system by which we elect a President is called what?

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1. Popular Vote

2. Electoral College

3. Executive Branch

4. Checks and Balances

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Who was the oldest person in attendance at the Constitutional

Convention?

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1. Ben Franklin

2. James Madison

3. George Washington

4. Daniel Shays

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Shays’ Rebellion took place in what state?

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1. Maryland

2. Pennsylvania

3. Rhode Island

4. Massachusetts

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

Team Scores

Participant Scores

75.19 Susan Li

74.96 Isabel Noble

73.94 simon wilson

72.85 Carly Donahue

66.62 Karson Sommer

66.54 Devon Rockhold

66.54 Nick Kelly

66.53 Austin Johnson

65.11 Omar Ismail

63.53 Ryan Walsh

List the 3 qualifications for a person to vote

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1. White, Male, Slave Holder

2. White, Female, 18 Yr. Old

3. White, Male, Property Holder

4. White, Male, 18 Yr. Old

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How many people had to settle on a territory before it could become a state?

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1. 60,000

2. 5,000

3. 75,000

4. 50,000

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What was the name of the 1st Constitution of the United

States?

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1. Declaration of Independence

2. Bill of Rights

3. Articles of Confederation

4. The Constitution of the United States

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How many votes in Congress did Virginia receive under the Articles of Confederation

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1. 1

2. 2

3. 8

4. 12

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

0.22 Maggie Burke

0.38 Ryan Walsh

0.67 Maria Korndorf

0.7 Bailee Longanecker

1.36 Devon Rockhold

1.67 Karson Sommer

1.75 simon wilson

1.92 Carly Donahue

Team Scores

34.3 Team 5

31.79 Team 2

30.49 Team 1

30.04 Team 3

28.31 Team 4

Participant Scores

112.4 Susan Li

112.28 simon wilson

105.25 Devon Rockhold

102.66 Omar Ismail

102.47 Isabel Noble

102.42 Nick Kelly

101.03 Carly Donahue

100.31 Maria Korndorf

99 John Czarnecki

95.03 Karson Sommer

How many senators are in congress today?

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1. 2

2. 50

3. 100

4. 435

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How many states attended the Constitutional Convention?

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1. 13

2. 12

3. 5

4. 11

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What is a change to the constitution called?

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1. Amendment

2. Declaration

3. Article

4. Modification

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

0.3 Maggie Burke

1.75 Devon Rockhold

2.41 Susan Li

2.77 simon wilson

2.92 Nick Kelly

3.22 Karson Sommer

4.39 Emily Hamilton

4.45 Austin Johnson

Team Scores

55.97 Team 5

50.81 Team 3

50.37 Team 2

50.34 Team 4

49.41 Team 1

Participant Scores

140.12 Susan Li

139.65 simon wilson

133.59 Devon Rockhold

126.67 Carly Donahue

126.46 Omar Ismail

122.15 John Czarnecki

122.15 Maggie Burke

121.97 Karson Sommer

121.45 Maria Korndorf

120.48 Austin Johnson

Which of the following was not a major debate at the

Constitutional Convention

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1. Should they change the Articles or get rid of it

2. Should they have slaves or not

3. Should slaves count in a state population or not

4. Should they go with the New Jersey or Virginia Plan

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How long can members of the Supreme Court serve for?

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1. 2 years

2. 4 years

3. 6 years

4. Life

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What does revenue mean?

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1. Taxes

2. Income

3. Outcome

4. A new beginning

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In what city was the Constitutional Convention held?

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1. Boston

2. Philadelphia

3. Massachusetts

4. Charles TownResponse GridResponse Grid

Team Scores

75.97 Team 5

69.15 Team 3

68.34 Team 4

63.7 Team 2

61.08 Team 1

Participant Scores

163.59 Devon Rockhold

160.12 Susan Li

159.65 simon wilson

156.46 Omar Ismail

146.67 Carly Donahue

142.15 John Czarnecki

142.15 Maggie Burke

141.97 Karson Sommer

140.48 Austin Johnson

134.27 Isabel Noble

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What was the name of the compromise between the Virginia Plan and the

New Jersey Plan?

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1. 3/5ths Compromise

2. Compromise of 1850

3. Great Compromise

4. Congress Compromise

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

0.19 Bailee Longanecker

0.36 Nick Kelly

0.48 Bailey Hanna

2.05 Karson Sommer

2.52 Devon Rockhold

5.39 Austin Johnson

5.84 Dallas Gill

Team Scores

77.19 Team 5

73.13 Team 3

69.95 Team 4

66.56 Team 2

61.08 Team 1

Participant Scores

171.2 Devon Rockhold

160.12 Susan Li

159.65 simon wilson

156.46 Omar Ismail

150.02 Karson Sommer

146.67 Carly Donahue

145.35 Austin Johnson

142.15 John Czarnecki

142.15 Maggie Burke

139.31 Nick Kelly

Who has the power to veto?

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1. Cabinet

2. Congress

3. Supreme Court

4. President

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What was the name of the compromise on the slave issue at the Constitutional Convention?

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1. Great Compromise

2. 3/5ths Compromise

3. 3/4ths Compromise

4. Compromise of 1850

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What kind of votes determine the winner of a Presidential

election?

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1. Popular Votes

2. Congressional Votes

3. Majority Votes

4. Electoral Votes

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Who presented the Virginia Plan at the Constitutional Convention?

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1. William Paterson

2. James Madison

3. Ben Franklin

4. Edmund Randolph

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

0.25 Kate Kruse

1.45 Allison Denny

3.09 Devon Rockhold

3.36 Susan Li

3.47 Dallas Gill

3.72 Karson Sommer

4.23 Omar Ismail

4.72 Austin Johnson

Team Scores

108.51 Team 5

103.49 Team 3

96.86 Team 4

93.77 Team 2

86.2 Team 1

Participant Scores

208.26 Devon Rockhold

196.93 Susan Li

192.43 Omar Ismail

186.48 Karson Sommer

180.86 Austin Johnson

179.65 simon wilson

176.67 Carly Donahue

174.1 John Czarnecki

172.15 Maggie Burke

169.31 Nick Kelly

Which of the following rights is not protected by the 1st Amendment

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1. Speech

2. Press

3. Bear Arms

4. Assembly

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Who is included in the Legislative Branch?

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1. Congress

2. President

3. Supreme Court

4. Cabinet

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Team Scores

118.51 Team 5

118.49 Team 3

112.86 Team 4

105.44 Team 2

101.2 Team 1

Participant Scores

218.26 Devon Rockhold

216.93 Susan Li

202.43 Omar Ismail

200.86 Austin Johnson

199.65 simon wilson

196.67 Carly Donahue

196.48 Karson Sommer

192.15 Maggie Burke

189.31 Nick Kelly

184.1 John Czarnecki

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Who leads the Executive Branch?

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1. Congress

2. Cabinet

3. President

4. Supreme Court

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

0.31 Maggie Burke

0.97 Luke Gibney

1.14 Susan Li

1.17 Austin Johnson

1.19 Nick Kelly

1.52 Shamar Butler

1.86 Cassie Booth

2.45 Karson Sommer

Who leads the Judicial Branch?

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1. President

2. Cabinet

3. Congress

4. Supreme Court

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Team Scores

135.75 Team 3

131.6 Team 5

127.1 Team 4

119.14 Team 2

114.37 Team 1

Participant Scores

235.85 Susan Li

235.77 Devon Rockhold

214.15 Karson Sommer

213.18 Carly Donahue

211.85 Maggie Burke

209.92 Omar Ismail

209.75 Austin Johnson

208.18 Nick Kelly

207.1 simon wilson

196.77 Isabel Noble

Congress consists of what 2 groups?

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1. Legislative Branch and Judicial Branch

2. President and Vice President

3. Senate and House of Representatives

4. Senate and PresidentResponse GridResponse Grid

Team Scores

139.08 Team 3

136.6 Team 5

133.1 Team 4

127.47 Team 2

121.04 Team 1

Participant Scores

245.85 Susan Li

245.77 Devon Rockhold

223.18 Carly Donahue

221.85 Maggie Burke

219.75 Austin Johnson

217.1 simon wilson

214.15 Karson Sommer

209.92 Omar Ismail

208.18 Nick Kelly

206.77 Isabel Noble

Which of following did creators of the Articles of Confederation

fear?

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1. Having an army

2. Having a President

3. Having a governor

4. Having a congress

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What plan did Massachusetts favor at the Constitutional Convention?

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1. New Jersey Plan

2. Great Compromise

3. Massachusetts Plan

4. Virginia Plan

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How did the New Jersey plan want representation in congress to

be based?

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1. 1 vote per state

2. Based on population

3. Based on size of state

4. Based on incomeResponse GridResponse Grid

Team Scores

159.1 Team 5

155.75 Team 3

155.1 Team 4

150.8 Team 2

144.37 Team 1

Participant Scores

275.85 Susan Li

275.77 Devon Rockhold

253.18 Carly Donahue

249.75 Austin Johnson

247.1 simon wilson

241.85 Maggie Burke

236.77 Isabel Noble

234.15 Karson Sommer

229.92 Omar Ismail

226.18 John Czarnecki

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How many members in congress does the state of Iowa have

right now?

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1. 2

2. 4

3. 5

4. 7

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How many senators does the state of California have?

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1. 2

2. 53

3. 55

4. 465

What are the 3 branches of government our country has?

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1. Executive, Legislative, Judicial

2. Executive, Judicial, Congressional

3. Legislative, Judicial, National

4. Judicial, National, Executive

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Which branch of government is responsible for keeping the

peace with Korea?

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1. Executive

2. Legislative

3. Judicial

4. National

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

1.98 Sydney Acri

2.72 Liam Weldon

5.45 Anna Delashmutt

7.56 Lauren Peters

8.41 Participant 1385

Team Scores

124.14 Team 7

115.7 Team 1

114.24 Team 8

111.2 Team 6

106.62 Team 2

90.07 Team 4

86.93 Team 3

40 Team 5

Participant Scores

124.14 Austin Suhr

115.7 Participant 1385

114.24 Sydney Acri

111.2 Liam Weldon

106.62 Kelby LaBarge

90.07 Anna Delashmutt

86.93 Lauren Peters

40 Emma Whigham

Which branch of government has the power to declare war?

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1. Legislative

2. Executive

3. Judicial

4. National

What branch of government has the power to raise taxes?

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1. Legislative2. Judicial3. Executive4. Both state and

national

Which of the following is not a main kind of tax that people in the US

pay?

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1. Property Tax

2. Hotel Tax

3. Federal Income Tax

4. Sales Tax

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Which of the following taxes goes to pay for trash and snow

removal?

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1. Sales Tax

2. Property Tax

3. State Income Tax

4. Federal Income Tax

Where does the biggest amount of property tax dollars go?

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1. Trash removal

2. Sewer/Water maintenance

3. Public Schools

4. Emergency Services

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Which kind of tax do some Americans get refunds for when they pay too

much?

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1. Sales Tax

2. Federal Income Tax

3. Property Tax

4. Gas Tax

How many members of congress must vote in order to override a

President’s veto?

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1. ¾ majority

2. Majority

3. 2/3 majority

4. All of them

What kind of vote is it when someone goes to an election

and votes?

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1. Electoral vote

2. Popular vote

3. Absentee vote

4. Regular vote

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The President’s cabinet includes…

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1. Congress

2. Advisors

3. Supreme Court

4. Tylenol

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How long does a senator’s term last for?

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1. 2 years

2. 4 years

3. 6 years

4. Life

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How many members make up the House of Representatives?

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1. 100

2. 250

3. 435

4. 450

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Fastest Responders (in seconds)

2.58 Sydney Acri

3.19 Liam Weldon

3.66 Austin Suhr

5.52 Anna Delashmutt

6.42 Lauren Peters

7.2 Kelby LaBarge

9.64 Participant 1385

Team Scores

130.66 Team 7

121.79 Team 8

118.17 Team 6

116.53 Team 1

109.77 Team 2

94.82 Team 4

90.82 Team 3

40 Team 5

Participant Scores

130.66 Austin Suhr

121.79 Sydney Acri

118.17 Liam Weldon

116.53 Participant 1385

109.77 Kelby LaBarge

94.82 Anna Delashmutt

90.82 Lauren Peters

40 Emma Whigham

The House of Representatives closely aligns with which plan that was presented at

the Constitutional Convention?

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1. Virginia Plan

2. New Jersey Plan

3. Massachusetts Plan

4. Great Compromise

What is needed for a police officer to search a house if there is not

“probable cause”?

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1. Search Ticket

2. Warrant

3. Police Record

4. Nothing

Which clause in the constitution under the 5th amendment protects individuals from being

tried for the same crime twice?

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1. Freedom of speech

2. Double Jeopardy

3. Jeopardy

4. Right to a jury trial

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Under the Articles of Confederation how many states had to agree to make

changes to the constitution?

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1. 7

2. 9

3. 11

4. 13

A place where groups of people gather is called…

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1. Meeting house

2. Congress

3. Convention

4. Constitution

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Which of the following is one of the main political parties in the

United States?

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1. Congress

2. Supreme Court

3. Republicans

4. President

Who won the popular vote but lost the election in the 2000 Presidential election?

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1. George Bush

2. Al Gore

3. John Kerry

4. John McCain

Final Team Scores

137.9 Team 7

129.96 Team 8

124.19 Team 6

117.21 Team 1

111.29 Team 2

98.34 Team 4

93.49 Team 3

45.17 Team 5

Final Participant Scores

137.9 Austin Suhr

129.96 Sydney Acri

124.19 Liam Weldon

117.21 Participant 1385

111.29 Kelby LaBarge

98.34 Anna Delashmutt

93.49 Lauren Peters

45.17 Emma Whigham

Team MVPPoints Team Participant

137.9 Team 7 Austin Suhr

129.96 Team 8 Sydney Acri

124.19 Team 6 Liam Weldon

117.21 Team 1 1385

111.29 Team 2 Kelby LaBarge

98.34 Team 4 Anna Delashmutt

93.49 Team 3 Lauren Peters

45.17 Team 5 Emma Whigham