Who was our first President?
George Washington
When was the constitution ratified?
1788
How long is a President's term in office?
4 years
How many bathrooms are in the White House?
35!
What constitutes the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution
What are the three branches of government named in the Constitution?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
The first president to live in the White House was John Adams and his wife Abigail
If the President and Vice President cannot serve, who would fill the position"?
Speaker of the House
How many states does it take to block an amendment?
13
Who was our youngest president?
Theodore Roosevelt -42 years old
Which president was the tallest?
The tallest president we had was Abraham Lincoln. He was 6’4”
What year did the constitution convention meet?
1787
What do we call the first 10 amendments to the constitution?
Bill of Rights
How did John F. Kennedy die?
He was assassinated
Who was our president during world war 2?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Who wrote the Bill of Rights and when was it added to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights was drafted by James Madison and was ratified on December 15, 1791
What body is in charge of making the laws?
Congress
What is the 19th amendment?
Women's right to vote
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
What year was the Boston Tea Party?
1773
Which president lasted the longest in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to four terms and served 12 years in office.
How many votes are needed to expel a congressman?
1/5
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Founding Father of the United States
Who is our current Mayor?
Lori Lightfoot
How many amendments are in the constitution?
27