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America 250 Quiz

In honor of Americas 250th, name these US historical questions
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1) What branch of government does the president belong to?
Executive
2) When did the US declare independence from Britain?
1776
3) What famous residence does the president live?
White House
4) What branch of government is responsible for law making?
Legislative
5) What bird is the national animal of the US?
Bald Eagle
6) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
7) Who was the first president?
George Washington
8) What branch is responsible for interpreting laws and overseeing the highest court system?
Judicial
9) How many presidents came from Virginia?
8
10) What was the first state admitted to the Union?
Delaware
11) What document was ratified in 1787?
Constitution
12) What is the introduction to the above called?
Preamble
13) What founding father became synonymous with a large signature?
John Hancock
14) Who founded the University of Pennsylvania?
Benjamin Franklin
15) Who becomes president if the president and VP cannot serve?
Speaker of the House
16) The Senate and House make up what?
Congress
17) How many Senators are there total?
100
18) What is the the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
19) What amendment protects people from unlawful search and seizures?
4
20) What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19
21) How many terms can the president serve?
2
22) Who is the only president to have served 4 times?
Franklin Roosevelt
23) What war was fought when Great Britain returned after the Revolution had ended?
War of 1812
24) The Grand Old Party is also referred to as
Republican
25) With the above, what other political party is there?
Democrat
26) Where in Philadelphia was the Declaration signed?
Independence Hall
27) What group is made of 538 electors in which the president must get 270 of to win?
Electoral College
28) The president is also called the Commander in ____
Chief
29) What massive military cemetery sits in just outside Washington DC?
Arlington
30) How many Congressmen are there in the House of Representatives?
435
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