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Discovering America~ Presidential Inauguration

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

The words of the inaugural oath for incoming presidents are specified in what Article and Section of the U.S. Constitution?

a)

A. Article I, Section 1

b)

B. Article I, Section 2

c)

C. Article II, Section 1

d)

D. Article II, Section 2

2.

Until 1937, presidential inaugurations took place in which month?

a)

A. December

b)

B. January

c)

C. February

d)

D. March

3.

Which constitutional amendment permanently changed the date of the inauguration?

a)

A. 15th Amendment

b)

B. 17th Amendment

c)

C. 20th Amendment

d)

D. 22nd Amendment

4.

President Joe Biden holding a bible during his oath. Who is the bible belong to?

a)

Barack Obama

b)

George Washington

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Donald Trump

5.

Who normally officiates at the swearing-in of the new president?

a)

A. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

b)

B. Outgoing president of the United States

c)

C. President Pro Tempore of the Senate

d)

D. Speaker of the House of Representatives

6.

During his inaugural address, which president said: ""Without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury, "he said. "No progress, only exhausting outrage. No nation, only a state of chaos".

a)

Barack Obama

b)

Joe R. Biden

c)

Donald Trump

d)

George Washington

7.

Which president RECENTLY did not attend the inauguration of his successor?

a)

George W. Bush

b)

Bill Clinton

c)

Donald Trump

d)

Jimmy Carter

8.

Why was Joe Biden Presidential Inauguration was different from past presidential inauguration?

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9.

President Joe Biden and Vice President are now ranked?

a)

36th and 59th

b)

46th and 49th

c)

34th and 54th

d)

20th and 35th

10.

During a presidential inaugurations, the president first take an _____________, deliver his ______________to the nation.

4 lines
11.

What did President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris did a Pennsylvania Avenue?

a)

Drive

b)

Walk

c)

Run

d)

Watch

12.

President Joe Biden call on the nation to do what? and WHY?

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13.

When is the presidential Inauguration?

a)

January 12th

b)

April 20th

c)

March 4th

d)

January 20th

14.

Why is the oath of office so important?

a)

Protect

b)

Preserve

c)

Defend the constitution

d)

All of the above

15.

How did Joe Biden conclude his inaugural night?

a)

Inaugural ball

b)

An Inauguration luncheon

c)

An Inauguration parade

d)

Inauguration of fireworks

16.

This is the name of the promise that the new president repeats affirming that he will carry out his sworn duty to the people of the U.S.

a)

Presidential Promise

b)

Oath of Office

c)

The Pinky Swear

17.

How often do we have a presidential election in the United States?

a)

Every 2 years

b)

Every 6 years

c)

Every 4 years

d)

Every 8 years

18.

What is the purpose of the inauguration?

a)

A political party

b)

For the new President to begin taking office

c)

To say goodbye to the old President

19.

For a democracy to work, this MUST happen:

a)

Everyone has to agree on the new president

b)

The White House hosts a huge celebration ball

c)

There is a peaceful transfer of power

d)

Agreement between both the presidents

20.

In what city is the Inauguration held?

a)

New York City, NY

b)

San Francisco, CA

c)

Washington DC

d)

New Orleans, LA