NC Politics
How long is the Governors term?
Four Years
Who was the longest serving President?
FDR
In the 2020 Presidential Election, who did New Hanover vote for?
Joe Biden
In an election for U.S. president, which of these chooses the next president if the vote in the Electoral College is tied?
House of Representatives
Sixth
Right to a speedy trial
How many justices sit on the NC Supreme Court?
7
Who was the youngest man to become president?
Theodore Roosevelt
What Year was Bill Saffo elected Mayor?
2006
What was the primary debate between the federalist, and anti-fedralist?
The central governments scope of power
Thirteenth
Abolishing slavery
Gov. Jim Hunt is the longest-serving governor in the state's history. How many terms did he serve?
Four
Who was the only man to be elected twice as U.S. Vice President and twice as President of the United States?
Richard Nixon
How many seats are on the city council?
7 - the mayor and 6 others
How many seats are in congress?
535
Eighteenth
Prohibition of liquor
What does the state Latin motto "Esse Quam Vidieri" translate to in English?
Be, Rather Than to Seem
Which president worked to save football from being banned in the United States?
Theordore Rooselvelt
Which politicians are in charge of drafting and passing state laws?
State Legislature
For how many years is a U.S. senator elected – that is, how many years are there in one full term of office for a U.S. senator?
6 years
Twenty-Second
Two term limit on presidency
How many counties are there in North Carolina?
100
Which president was the last to own slaves?
Ulysses S. Grant
How many US Presidents are from NC?
3 (bonus points if you can name them all!)
Where did the U.S. Senate first meet, before moving to Philadelphia and then to Washington, D.C.?
NYC
Twenty-Sixth
Right to vote at age 18