American starter: US quick quiz

A few quick questions to work on for students starting a US Politics course

People

Who was the first President of the United States?

Who is the Secretary of State?

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Who was President for eight years in the 1980s?

Who is the Speaker of the House?

Who is Mayor of New York?

Who is the Governor of California?

Who was John McCain’s running mate in the 2008 elections?

Which President was responsible for dropping the Atom Bomb?

Which race is Obama’s Supreme Court nominee?

Places

In which city was the Constitution drafted?

Which state was Obama Senator for?

What is the second most populated state?

What does DC stand for in Washington, DC

In which city was JFK assassinated?