U.S. Presidential Inaugurations and Amendments

Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to office after previously serving as the 45th President. He joins Grover Cleveland as the only two presidents to serve non-consecutive terms. The 20th Amendment of the US Constitution, ratified in 1933, mandates January 20th as the inauguration day for new or reelected presidents, marking the end of the preceding president's term.

Who was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States?

• George W. Bush

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• Donald J. Trump

Which president served two non-consecutive terms before Donald J. Trump?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Grover Cleveland

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

What does the 20th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution specify?

• The establishment of the Supreme Court

• The abolition of slavery

• The right to vote for women

• The date for presidential inaugurations

In what year was the 20th Amendment ratified?

• 1950

• 1920

• 1945

• 1933

What is the significance of January 20th in the U.S. political calendar?

• Independence Day

• Election Day

• Inauguration Day

• Veterans Day