Louisiana Politics
Who is current mayor of New Orleans?
LaToya Cantrell
What is the length of a presidential term?
Four Years
When is the official election day for 2024?
Tuesday, November 5th
How many senators does each state have?
Two
How many US Supreme Court justices are there?
9
In 1541, Hernando de Soto claimed what is now Louisiana as a territory for which European country that would eventually lose it to France in 1682?
Spain
What are the three branches of government?
legislative, executive, and judicial
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.
How many amendments does the constitution have?
27
How old must a person be to run for President of the United States?
35
Who is the current governor of Louisiana?
Jeff Landry
Who is the only US president to serve more than two terms?
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
What is the total number of electors comprising the Electoral College?
538
How many representatives are in the U.S House of Representatives?
435 members
What is the largest city in Louisiana?
New Orleans
How many representatives (in the House of Representatives) does Louisiana have?
Six
Who was the first president of the United States to be impeached?
Andrew Johnson
The 2000 U.S. presidential election was officially decided by a controversial Supreme Court decision following a recount of votes in what state? The recount determined that George W. Bush had defeated Al Gore in that state by a mere 537 votes.
Florida
Who was the first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Nancy Pelosi
Which political figure is known for the quote, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country?”
John F. Kennedy
What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?
1803
Who was the first woman to hold federal executive office in the United States?
Kamala Harris.
In which two states are felons allowed to vote?
Maine and Vermont
Who was the first African American to be elected to the U.S. Senate?
Hiram Revels
Which president worked to save football from being banned in the United States?
Theodore Roosevelt