Amendments
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
Who was the first President of the United States?
Geroge Washington
What is the first part of the Constitution that outlines the purpose?
The preamble.
What month is the Presidential election?
November
What is the largest animal in the world?
The blue whale
What amendment abolished slavery?
The thirteenth amendment.
Who resigned from office in 1974 amid the Watergate scandal?
Richard Nixon
What is the number of branches in the U.S. Government and what are they?
There are 3 and they are Judicial, Executive, Legislative.
Which system (not the popular vote) ultimately elects the U.S. President?
The Electoral College
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three hearts
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
The nineteenth amendment.
Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D .Roosevelt
What article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the legislative branch?
Article l.
Voter turnout is usually highest during what type of election year?
Presidential election year
What color is a polar bear's skin?
Black
This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.
The 26th amendment.
Who was the only President to serve non-consecutive terms?
Grover Cleveland
What amendment provides the right to bear arms?
The second amendment.
What type of ballot measure is used so citizens can vote directly on laws or policies?
Referendum
Which bird is known for mimicking humans speech?
The parrot
What amendment limits presidents to only 2 terms in office?
The 22nd amendment.
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and later became President?
Thomas Jefferson
What clause gives Congress the power to make all laws "necessary and proper."
The Elastic Clause.
What act was passed in 1965 that outlawed discriminatory voting practice?
Voting Rights Act
What creature can regrow it's limbs?
The axolotl