Historical Elections
Who won the 2008 Presidential Election?
Barack Obama
Who was the first U.S. President to live in the White House?
John Adams
What is the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution collectively known as?
The Bill of Rights
What was the name of the scandal involving President Richard Nixon’s administration that led to his resignation in 1974?
Watergate
"Now watch this drive."
President George Bush
In which election did Abraham Lincoln first become President of the United States?
the election of 1860
Which U.S. President is known for his "New Deal" programs aimed at addressing the Great Depression?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt ("FDR")
What are the two clauses in the 14th amendment?
Equal Protection and Due Process
Which 1990s scandal involved President Bill Clinton and a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Paula Jones?
The Monica Lewinsky Scandal
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the significance of the 1964 U.S. presidential election?
It was notable for Lyndon B. Johnson's landslide victory over Barry Goldwater.
Who served as Speaker of the House before becoming Vice President under Ronald Reagan?
Gerald Ford
The "Commerce Clause" of the U.S. Constitution is found in which Article and Section?
Article I, Section XIII
The "Benghazi scandal" involved the attack on a U.S. diplomatic compound in Libya. Which Secretary of State was scrutinized for her handling of the incident?
Sec. Hillary Clinton
"U.S. Special Operations Forces executed a dangerous and daring nighttime raid in northwestern Syria and accomplished their mission in grand style. The U.S. personnel were incredible. I got to watch much of it..."
Donald Trump
Which election is known for the controversial Supreme Court decision Bush v. Gore?
The 2000 Presidential Election.
This U.S. Senator from Illinois became the 16th President of the United States after his debates with Stephen A. Douglas. Who is he?
Abraham Lincoln
The "Supremacy Clause" establishes that federal law takes precedence over state laws. In which Article of the Constitution is it found?
Article XI
What is the name of the classified government report, leaked in 1971, that revealed extensive details about U.S. involvement in Vietnam?
"I don't think we need more gun control laws...I think we need more idiot control."
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA)
The election of 1912 featured a split in the Republican Party. Who were the two main candidates from the split parties?
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt (Progressive) and William Howard Taft (Republican)
This U.S. President, who was in office during the events of September 11, 2001, signed the USA PATRIOT Act into law.
President George W. Bush
The "Take Care Clause" mandates that the President must enforce all laws faithfully. In which Article and Section of the Constitution is this clause found?
Article II, Section III
On August 28th, 2014, President Barack Obama held a live press conference. He later made headlines due to his 'unpresidential attire'. What 'scandal' is this referencing?
Tan-suit Scandal
“I remember when I first came to Washington. For the first six months you wonder how the hell you ever got here. For the next six months you wonder how the hell the rest of them ever got here.”
Harry S. Truman