Presidents In Elections
At 6ft 4in he was the tallest President to run for office
Abraham Lincoln
Which first lady is responsible for Cherry Blossom trees that line the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC?
On March 27, 1912, first lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda, wife of the Japanese Ambassador, planted two cherry trees on the northern bank of the Tidal Basin. A bronze plaque commemorates those two trees that still bloom today
How many electoral Votes are required to elect a President
A majority of 270 electoral votes is required to elect the President.
Who was the longest-serving U.S. Senator?
Robert Byrd served for just over 50 years in the U.S. from January 3, 1959 – June 28, 2010 from West Virginia
Which title is given to the head of the executive branch of government in an Australian state?
premier
The only President that did not represent a political party
George Washington
Who was the youngest First Lady?
An immensely popular public figure, Frances found her image being used without permission to sell an array of items that included sewing kits, cigar boxes, calendars, perfume and candy.
What happens on January 6 after an election?
Each State’s electoral votes are counted in a joint session of Congress on the 6th of January for President and Vice President.
What are the powers unique to the Senate?
Which of these U.S. political parties was the first to have a woman on the presidential ticket?
Democratic
Who was the first African American to run for office?
Fredrick Douglas
Who was the first First Lady born outside the United States?
Louisa Adams & Melania Trump
Can people who live in U.S. territories, but not a state, vote in a U.S. presidential election?
No, the District of Columbia is the only non-state where residents can casts ballots in presidential elections. However, the territories do have federal elections for their non-voting delegate in the House of Representatives.
What is the role of the vice president in the Senate?
Which U.S. first lady participated more in political affairs, including weekly business lunches with the president and occasional attendance at cabinet meetings, than her predecessors?
Rosalynn Carter
What are the 3 requirements to run for President of The United States?
1-Minimum 35yrs
2-Live in the US for 14yrs
3-Be a natural-born citizen
Which First Lady won an emmy?
First Lady Jackie Kennedy was presented an Emmy for her television tour of the White House that aired on CBS February of 1962.
Which President walked to his own Inauguration?
Following the swearing-in ceremony, Carter became the first president to walk from the Capitol to the White House in the post-ceremony parade.
Does the Vice President have any power?
The Constitution gives the vice president the tie-breaking power in the U.S. Senate and a role as the chief presiding officer there, so the first American vice presidents spent most of their time in Congress.
Which U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the first natural-born President
Martin Van Buren, the 7 Presidents before him were born British
Which First Lady went on a whistle stop tour of the south to help garner support for the Civil Rights Act?
Ladybird Johnson travelled 1628 miles and went to eight southern states.
Which president did not use the Bible to take the oath of office?
Theodore Roosevelt did not use the Bible when taking the oath in 1901, nor did John Quincy Adams, who swore on a book of law, with the intention that he was swearing on the constitution.
Which Senators later became President of the US? How many can you name?
To name a few, John F Kennedy Joe Biden Barak Obama Lyndon B Johnson Harry Truman Richard Nixon
Which organization was established at the initiative of the victorious Allied Powers at the end of World War I?
League of Nations