Election History
The oldest president ever elected
Who is Joe Biden?
“The wall just got 10 feet higher.”
Who is Donald Trump?
The Constitutional Convention took place in this city during the summer of 1787.
What is Philadelphia?
These documents served as the first constitution of the United States.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than ______ representatives.
What is 435?
This president was the only to have never represented a political party
Who is George Washington?
"And I haven't been to Europe Either"
Who is Kamala Harris?
______ amendments have been made to the constitution
What is 27?
This event prompted for the calling of the constitutional convention which got rid of our original constitution.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
What Consitutional feature is to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful?
What is Enumerated Powers?
Congress decided that voting day would be the _______.
What is the First Tuesday after the first Monday in November?
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This Founding Father and author of the Declaration of Independence did not actually sign the Constitution
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This dueling founding father argued that senators should have life-long terms.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This amendment created a Federal Income Tax.
What is the 16th?
This candidate became President but lost both the electoral college and the popular vote.
Who is John Quincy Adams? (1824) (elected by the House of Representatives)
In response to Hillary Clinton's remark, "It's just awfully good that someone with the temperament of Donald Trump is not in charge of the law in our country.", Trump said _________.
What is "Because you'd be in jail."
Aside from English, the only other language used in the Constitution was
What is Latin?
This President was the 22nd and 24th president and the only thus far to have served two non-consecutive terms.
Who is Grover Cleveland?
This set of surveillance laws was passed only 45 days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
What is The Patriot Act?
George Washington blew his entire campaign budget on ______ to serve to potential voters
What is liquor/alcohol/booze?
"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."
Who is George Washington?
The oldest person to sign the Constitution at the age of 81 was
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
This created two houses of Congress. One based on population, the other gave equal representation to each state
What is The Great Compromise?
They must be 35 years old, must be a natural born citizen of the U.S. and must be a resident of the U.S. for 14 years
What is a President?