US State Capitals
Which state capital is located on a peninsula and is the only one to border a foreign country?
*name capital & state*
Juneau, Alaska.
Which is the only Great Lake entirely within the United States?
Lake Michigan
What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
Which First Lady was the first to win elective office?
Hillary Clinton (elected U.S. Senator for New York in 2000).
Who was the last child to live in the White House before the children of the 21st century?
Chelsea Clinton.
What is the capital of Kentucky?
Frankfort
What is the name of the famous resort lake in California/Nevada known for its clarity?
Lake Tahoe.
Who becomes President if both the President and Vice President can no longer serve?
The Speaker of the House.
Which First Lady was known for her advocacy against substance abuse?
Betty Ford (established the Betty Ford Center).
Which First Daughter famously held a press conference to introduce her father, the president, to the press?
Susan Ford (daughter of Gerald Ford)
Which state capital has a unique three-word name?
*Provide the name of the capital & State*
What is the deepest lake in the United States?
Crater Lake (in Oregon 1,943 feet deep)
Which, if any, famous founder did not sign the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
*I will accept either of the 2-you do not have to name both*
Which First Lady is credited with saving a famous portrait of George Washington before the British burned the White House?
Dolley Madison
Which president’s daughter had a candy bar named after her?
Ruth "Baby Ruth" Cleveland (daughter of Grover Cleveland).
Which is the only state capital that shares no letters in common with its state name?
*name the capital & state*
Pierre, South Dakota
What is the largest man-made reservoir in the U.S. by capacity?
Lake Mead (formed by the Hoover Dam).
What is the minimum age to be eligible to run for president?
35 years old.
Which First Lady was the first to appear on a U.S. coin?
Martha Washington (on a souvenir quarter).
Which First Daughter was allowed to bring her pony, Macaroni, to live at the White House?
Caroline Kennedy.
What is the only state capital to house the tallest capitol building in the country?
*name capital & state*
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a building reaching 450 feet
Which U.S. state has no natural lakes?
Maryland (all lakes are man-made/reservoirs).
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Which First Lady was the first to cast a vote?
Florence Harding
Which president’s children were often seen playing on the White House lawn, leading to the creation of the first playground for them?
The Roosevelt children.