FJCC Inauguration Day

What is the significance of Inauguration Day in the United States?

• It marks the beginning of a new fiscal year.

• It is a symbol of the American political system.

• It is a day for national elections.

• It is a day for celebrating independence.

According to the 20th Amendment, when does the term of a president and vice-president end?

• January 1st

• January 20th

• February 1st

• December 31st

Inauguration Day is always held on January 20th, a few months after the general election and a little more than a month following the vote of the (a)  

• Senate
• House of Representatives
• Electoral College
• Supreme Court

Who was the first president to have every living former president attend their inauguration?

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Barack Obama

• Richard Nixon

What is the purpose of a president's first Inaugural Address?

• To declare war

• To lay out their vision of the United States

• To announce new laws

• To celebrate their victory

Which president is quoted as saying, "But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

The inauguration of which president in 2009 became the first time in history every living former president was in attendance?

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Donald Trump

Inauguration Day reflects the vote of the people, as a president is either sworn into office for the second time or power is peacefully transferred to a new leader. True or False?

• True

• False

What is often preceded or followed by a parade during Inauguration Day?

• The swearing in of the president

• The announcement of election results

• The signing of new laws

• The State of the Union Address

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution specifies the end of the president's term?

• 19th Amendment

• 20th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

• 22nd Amendment