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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington

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Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Abraham Lincoln

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True or False: Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for four terms.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

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Bill of Rights

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Who was the only President to resign from office?

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Richard Nixon

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Which President is known for the New Deal?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Multiple Choice: Who was President during the Great Depression? A) Herbert Hoover B) Harry Truman C) John F. Kennedy

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A) Herbert Hoover

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What is the term length for a U.S. President?

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Four years

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Who was the President during the American Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

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True or False: Theodore Roosevelt was known for his conservation efforts.

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True

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Fill in the blank: __________ was the first President to live in the White House.

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John Adams

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Which President is associated with the phrase ‘Speak softly and carry a big stick’?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Multiple Choice: Who was President during World War I? A) Woodrow Wilson B) Warren G. Harding C) Calvin Coolidge

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A) Woodrow Wilson

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What did the 22nd Amendment establish?

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Limits the President to two terms

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Who was the first African American President of the United States?

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Barack Obama

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True or False: Jimmy Carter was a former governor of Georgia.

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True

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Fill in the blank: __________ was the President during the Louisiana Purchase.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which President was in office during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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John F. Kennedy

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Multiple Choice: Who was the only President to serve more than two terms? A) Franklin D. Roosevelt B) Theodore Roosevelt C) Grover Cleveland

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A) Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What is the primary role of the President of the United States?

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To serve as the head of state and government

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Who was the President during the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783?

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There was no President; the position was established later.

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True or False: Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event during George W. Bush’s presidency.

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September 11 attacks

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Which President initiated the War on Terror?

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George W. Bush

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Multiple Choice: Who was President during the Watergate scandal? A) Lyndon B. Johnson B) Richard Nixon C) Gerald Ford
B) Richard Nixon
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What major legislation did Lyndon B. Johnson sign into law?
The Civil Rights Act
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Who was the oldest person to assume the presidency?
Joe Biden
28
True or False: The President has the power to veto legislation.
True
29
Fill in the blank: __________ became President after the assassination of William McKinley.
Theodore Roosevelt
30
Which President faced the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Multiple Choice: Who was the first President to be impeached? A) Andrew Johnson B) Bill Clinton C) Richard Nixon
A) Andrew Johnson
32
What document did George Washington famously refuse to sign?
The Constitution (he signed it but did not support certain aspects)
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Who was the President during the Korean War?
Harry S. Truman
34
True or False: Ronald Reagan was a former actor before becoming President.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant foreign policy doctrine under Harry Truman.
Truman Doctrine
36
Which President was known for the 'Square Deal'?
Theodore Roosevelt
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Multiple Choice: Who was President during the Vietnam War? A) Dwight D. Eisenhower B) John F. Kennedy C) Lyndon B. Johnson
C) Lyndon B. Johnson
38
What is the maximum age a person can be to run for President?
There is no maximum age limit.
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Who was the President during the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change?
Barack Obama
40
True or False: George Washington was a member of a political party.
False
41
Fill in the blank: The __________ was the first U.S. President to travel abroad while in office.
Theodore Roosevelt
42
Which President was known for the 'Hope and Change' slogan?
Barack Obama
43
Multiple Choice: Who was President during the first moon landing? A) John F. Kennedy B) Richard Nixon C) Gerald Ford
B) Richard Nixon
44
What major event happened during William Howard Taft's presidency?
The establishment of the Department of Labor
45
True or False: Calvin Coolidge was known for his laissez-faire economic policies.
True
46
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key policy initiative under George H.W. Bush.
Americans with Disabilities Act
47
Which President is associated with the slogan 'Make America Great Again'?
Donald Trump
48
Multiple Choice: Who was the first President to be born in a hospital? A) Jimmy Carter B) John F. Kennedy C) George W. Bush
A) Jimmy Carter
49
What was the main focus of George Washington's Farewell Address?
Warning against political parties and foreign alliances
50
True or False: Andrew Jackson was known for his populist policies.
True
51
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major foreign policy event during Jimmy Carter's presidency.
Iran Hostage Crisis
52
Which President is known for the phrase 'Tear down this wall!'?
Ronald Reagan
53
Multiple Choice: Who was President during the Great Society programs? A) Lyndon B. Johnson B) Richard Nixon C) Gerald Ford
A) Lyndon B. Johnson
54
What is the presidential veto?
The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress
55
Who was the first President to be impeached twice?
Donald Trump
56
True or False: The Vice President succeeds the President if they die in office.
True
57
Fill in the blank: __________ was President during the establishment of the Social Security Act.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
58
Which President was known for his role in the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
59
What significant act did Harry S. Truman sign to aid returning veterans?
The G.I. Bill
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True or False: Barack Obama was the first President to have a Twitter account.
False
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant international agreement signed during the Obama administration.
Paris Climate Agreement

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