Presidential Duties
Who is next in line for the presidency if both the president and vice president can’t serve?
Speaker of the House
Main author of the Declaration of Independence. Made the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the U.S.
Thomas Jefferson
Childhood: Born to a Kenyan father and an American mother. His parents separated when he was young, and he spent part of his childhood in Hawaii and part in Indonesia with his mother and stepfather. His childhood was marked by his search for identity, and he later wrote about his experiences in his memoir Dreams from My Father.
Barack Obama
Who was the tallest U.S. president?
Abraham Lincoln
6'4
Which First Lady was the first to have a law degree?
Hillary Clinton
Who administers the presidential oath of office during the inauguration?
The Chief Justice
Former actor and governor of California who helped end the Cold War, cut taxes, and survived an assassination attempt.
Ronald Reagan
Childhood: Grew up in a modest, working-class family. He was a good student and enjoyed sports. He also had a passion for acting, which started in high school. He worked various jobs as a young man, including as a lifeguard, before becoming an actor.
Ronald Reagan
Which president could speak six languages fluently?
A) John Quincy Adams
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Thomas Jefferson
John Quincy Adams
He spoke fluent French, German, and Latin and could conduct conversations in Italian, Spanish, Ancient Greek, Dutch, and Russian.
Which First Lady led the "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign?
Nancy Reagan
Which power allows the president to reject a bill passed by Congress?
Veto Power
A World War II general who led the U.S. during a time of prosperity and started the Interstate Highway System.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Childhood: Born into a politically powerful and wealthy family. He was the second of nine children and grew up in an environment of high expectations. He struggled with chronic illness, including Addison's disease, but was known for his energy and sense of humor.
John F. Kennedy
Which president played five musical instruments?
a) Woodrow Wilson
b) Calvin Coolidge
c) Richard M. Nixon
d) Bill Clinton
C. Richard Nixon
Nixon could play the piano, violin, clarinet, saxophone, and accordion.
Which First Lady was the first to wear pants in public, breaking traditional dress norms?
Pat Nixon
How many terms can a president serve?
2 terms
Led the U.S. to victory in the Spanish-American War but was assassinated early in his second term.
William McKinnley
Grew up in a small town in Arkansas. His father died in a car accident before he was born, and he was raised by his mother and stepfather. He was a bright student and active in high school activities, showing early signs of his political ambitions.
Bill Clinton
Which president had the most children?
John Tyler
He had 15 children!
Who was the first First Lady to continue working a full-time job while in the White House?
Jill Biden
What is the name of the speech given by the president each year to report to Congress?
State of the Union
President during World War I and helped create the League of Nations, though the U.S. never joined.
Woodrow Wilson
Childhood: Orphaned at age 9, when both of his parents died. He was raised by an uncle and was a bright student. He became a geologist and traveled the world working for mining companies, which later gave him a strong career in business and public service.
Herbert Hoover
Name a president (besides Abraham Lincoln) that wore a beard while in office?
Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, and Benjamin Harrison all wore beards.
Which First Lady was a professional ballet dancer before marrying a future president?
Betty Ford
What is the official residence of the vice president?
The Naval Observatory
A tough war hero who expanded presidential power but also forced Native Americans westward through the Trail of Tears.
Andrew Jackson
Childhood: Was a sickly child and suffered from asthma. His family encouraged him to push through his physical limitations. He became a passionate reader and took up a variety of activities, including boxing and hiking, to build his strength. He eventually developed into a very energetic and adventurous young man.
Theodore Roosevelt
Name a president that has won a Nobel Peace Prize.
Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Barack Obama each won a Nobel Peace Prize while in office. Jimmy Carter won a Nobel Peace Prize two decades after leaving office.
Which First Lady took over many presidential duties when her husband suffered a stroke?
Edith Wilson