What is citizen science?
AnswerMembers of the public helping with scientific research
Volunteers collect or analyze data for real research.
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Citizen facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about civics, community and citizen science, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which US document begins with the words 'We the People'?
AnswerThe Constitution
The Constitution's preamble opens with 'We the People'.
Going deeper
What are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution called?
AnswerThe Bill of Rights
They were ratified in 1791.
How many senators serve in the US Senate?
Answer100
Each of the 50 states has two senators.
How many voting members sit in the US House of Representatives?
Answer435
The number has been fixed at 435 since 1913, apart from brief changes.
Expert level
The Christmas Bird Count, a long-running citizen science project, began in which year?
Answer1900
The first count took place on Christmas Day 1900.
In which year was the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age to 18, ratified?
Answer1971
It was ratified in 1971.
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