U.S. Presidents
Which modern day president survived an assassination attempt 69 days into his term?
Ronald Reagan
Alaska
Juneau
How many senators are in Congress?
100
True or False: You can fail a quiz on Apex?
False: you can keep trying a quiz until you pass
Who was the youngest U. S. President?
A. Bill Clinton
B. Barack Obama
C. John F. KennedyCalifornia
Sacramento
How long are Senators terms?
six years
How many students can Mt Tom enroll?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 14-16
C. 14-16
Though his opponent won the popular vote, the Supreme Court eventually declared which president the victor of the Electoral College?
George W. Bush
New Mexico
Sante Fe
Who is the current speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
How many dogs does Allyson have?
2
How many of the future U.S. Presidents signed the Declaration of Independence?
A. 0
B. 2
C. 4
Two
Illinois
Springfield
Name two purposes of Congress:
Through legislative debate and compromise, the U.S. Congress makes laws that influence our daily lives. It holds hearings to inform the legislative process, conducts investigations to oversee the executive branch, and serves as the voice of the people and the states in the federal government.
What type of animal that usually lives outside does Carole have living in her house because it was injured?
Scotties dogs are the only breed of dog who have lived in the White House three times, with Presidents Roosevelt and Eisenhower and hwich other modern day president?
George W. Bush
Kansas
Topeka
If congress wants to overturn a veto by the President, what percentage of congress members do they need to vote for overturning?
A. 75%
B. 66%
C. 50%C.
A two-thirds vote or greater is needed in both the House and the Senate to override the President's veto. If two-thirds of both houses of Congress vote successfully to override the veto, the bill becomes a law. If the House and Senate do not override the veto, the bill "dies" and does not become a law.
What did we do as a group for our last incentive when we earned 500 points?
Grilled cheese and played B.S.