Presidents of the United States Quiz

Question: In which city did the first presidential inauguration occur?

Answer: George Washington was inaugurated to the presidency in New York City, before the city named for him was built.

Question: In which state did future U.S. President Ronald Reagan serve as governor?

Answer: Ronald Reagan served as governor of California from 1966 to 1974.

Question: Which U.S. president was the first to serve under an American flag with 13 stars?

Answer: The first U.S. flag contained 13 stars, representing the states first formed from the original British colonies. George Washington served under this flag.

Question: Which president was involved in the Teapot Dome scandal?

Answer: Warren G. Harding was president when the Teapot Dome scandal, concerning oil leases, erupted in the early 1920s.

Question: Who was the first U.S. president to serve two terms in office?

Answer: George Washington, the first president of the United States, was also the first to serve two terms in office.

Question: Which two U.S. presidents died on the same day?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Question: Who was Barack Obama’s opponent in the 2008 U.S. presidential race?

Answer: Barack Obama, a Democrat, defeated John McCain, the Republican candidate, in the 2008 U.S. presidential election.