1.
How many Vice presidents have become President in the course of history?
Correct Answer
D. 14 Vice PresidentsÂ
Explanation
Fourteen Vice Presidents have become President in the course of history.
2.
Where does Vice President reside over the course of his term?
Correct Answer
A. Naval ObservatoryÂ
Explanation
The Vice President resides at the Naval Observatory over the course of his term. The Naval Observatory is the official residence of the Vice President of the United States and is located in Washington, D.C. It serves as the Vice President's home and also houses the Vice President's office and staff. The White House is the official residence of the President, not the Vice President. The Military Observatory and Oval Office are not correct answers as they do not pertain to the Vice President's residence.
3.
What is the synonym of Vice President?
Correct Answer
A. Veep
Explanation
The synonym of Vice President is "Veep".
4.
Who was the youngest Vice President Of The United States?
Correct Answer
C. John C. Breckinridge
Explanation
John C. Breckinridge was the youngest Vice President of the United States. He served as the 14th Vice President under President James Buchanan from 1857 to 1861. At the age of 36, Breckinridge assumed office, making him the youngest person to hold the position. He had previously served as a U.S. Representative and Senator from Kentucky before becoming Vice President.
5.
Who had the shortest tenure as the Vice President Of the United States?
Correct Answer
A. John TylerÂ
Explanation
John Tyler had the shortest tenure as the Vice President of the United States because he served as Vice President for only one month before becoming the President following the death of William Henry Harrison.
6.
When was the Presidential Succession Act passed, which makes the Senate president next in line after the vice president to succeed the president?
Correct Answer
B. 1792
Explanation
In 1792, the Presidential Succession Act was passed, which established the Senate president as the next in line to succeed the president after the vice president. This act was enacted to provide a clear and orderly process for the succession of the presidency in case of a vacancy or inability of the president and vice president to fulfill their duties.
7.
What is the minimum years of age that makes a person eligible to run for the post of Vice President in The United States?
Correct Answer
B. 35 Years
Explanation
The minimum age requirement to run for the post of Vice President in The United States is 35 years. This age requirement ensures that candidates have gained enough life experience and maturity to handle the responsibilities of the position.
8.
Who was the oldest Vice President in the course of American history?
Correct Answer
A. Alben W. Barkley
Explanation
Alben W. Barkley was the oldest Vice President in the course of American history. He served as the Vice President under President Harry S. Truman from 1949 to 1953. Barkley was born on November 24, 1877, and served as Vice President at the age of 71. He had a long and distinguished political career, also serving as a U.S. Senator from Kentucky. Barkley's age at the time of his vice presidency makes him the oldest person to hold that position in American history.
9.
Who was the first woman to run for the post of Vice President in American history?
Correct Answer
D. Geraldine Ferraro
Explanation
Geraldine Ferraro was the first woman to run for the post of Vice President in American history. She was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President in the 1984 presidential election, running alongside Walter Mondale. Ferraro's nomination marked a significant milestone in American politics, as she became the first female candidate from a major party to run for this position. While Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris have also made history in their political careers, they were not the first women to run for Vice President. Sarah Palin was the Republican Party's nominee for Vice President in 2008, but she was not the first woman to run for this position either.
10.
How many Vice Presidents were there in Nixon's tenure?
Correct Answer
A. 3 Vice Presidents
Explanation
During Nixon's tenure, there were three Vice Presidents. This suggests that there were multiple changes in the Vice President position during his time in office.