What Would I Do As President?

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Lots of people dream of becoming the president one day. But do you have what it takes to be a leader? Now’s your chance to find out!

We’ll provide some scenarios, and your job is to choose what you would do if you were president. Hit that “Start Quiz” button for your turn in the Oval Office.

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1. It’s your Inauguration Day. What kind of speech do you give?
  1. A heartfelt thank-you to the voters who made this possible.
  2. An inspirational message of hope and progress for the future.
  3. An in-depth breakdown of the issues I’ll be tackling in office.
  4. A strong declaration of the strength and power I’ll bring to the job.
2. What vibe will you have as president?
  1. Friendly and relatable
  2. Suave and charismatic
  3. Smart and worldly
  4. Stern and strong
3. It’s time to decorate the Oval Office for your term! Which presidential portrait will you hang above your desk?
  1. Abraham Lincoln
  2. Franklin D. Roosevelt
  3. Thomas Jefferson
  4. George Washington
4. Tensions are rising between two ally countries. What do you do?
  1. I set up a meeting between all three of us to find a solution.
  2. I make a passionate speech about the importance of cooperation.
  3. I call each leader individually to hear out their sides.
  4. I let them figure it out on their own and focus on security here at home.
5. You’re running for a second term and your opponent runs an attack ad against you. What do you do?
  1. I release a statement letting my voters know the claims in the ad are false.
  2. I take this opportunity to call out my opponent for fighting dirty.
  3. I ignore the ad and focus on sharing my beliefs and stances with voters.
  4. I run an attack ad against them too. Two can play at that game!
6. You come across a school field trip in the White House, but you have a super busy day. What do you do?
  1. I stop and say hello to each of them! They’re the future leaders of America.
  2. I don’t have time to talk to them all, but I pose for a quick picture with the group.
  3. I’m in a rush, but I’ll write a nice letter for the teacher to read to her class later.
  4. I’ve got important things to do, so I just give them a wave and a smile.
7. Unfortunately, there’s a crisis going on in one of the states. How do you handle it?
  1. I immediately fly out there to offer my help in person.
  2. I post about the situation on social media so my message gets out fast.
  3. I call the governor of the state to ask them what they need.
  4. I give a speech from the Oval Office vowing my support.
8. Another politician in Washington has just criticized something you did. How do you respond?
  1. I immediately call them to talk things out. We can find common ground!
  2. I invite them to a meeting at the White House to discuss (with press, of course).
  3. I release a public statement explaining why my point of view is the right one.
  4. I don’t need to respond. I made the right call, and the public will see that.
9. You’re hosting a state dinner for the leader of another country. What do you do to prepare?
  1. I research the leader's sense of humor and come up with some jokes they’ll like.
  2. I invite some cool celebrity guests to impress them and make sure they have a fun time.
  3. I learn everything I can about their country so I’m knowledgeable and informed.
  4. I don’t need to do too much to prepare—my confidence and strength speaks for itself!
10. You're campaigning for a second term. How do you try to reach your audience?
  1. I talk to popular young podcast hosts.
  2. I livestream powerful speeches on Instagram.
  3. I go on high-brow talk shows to discuss my points.
  4. I don't do any of the above. Presidency is a formal job, and I don't think I should be seen as being too casual.
11. Choose a quote from a previous president to inspire you during your presidency.
  1. "Peace is a journey of a thousand miles and it must be taken one step at a time." — Lyndon B. Johnson
  2. “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy
  3. “Honesty is the best policy.” — George Washington
  4. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." — Franklin D. Roosevelt
12. It’s your last day in office. How do you want the country to remember you?
  1. As a kind and humble leader who fought for everyday Americans.
  2. As an inspiring changemaker who stood for hope and progress.
  3. As a smart and capable president who always knew what to do.
  4. As a strong and powerful leader who made people feel safe.

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    • Fun Facts About U.S. Presidents

    • Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president at 6 feet, 4 inches (1.9 meters).
    • James Madison was the shortest president at 5 feet, 4 inches tall (1.6 meters)
    • James Garfield was the first left-handed person to hold the office.
    • Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to ride in a car while in office.
    • Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first president to ride in a plane while in office.
    • Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer before becoming president. [1]
    • Three presidents have died on the 4th of July: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe.
    • Rutherford B. Hayes was the first president to have a telephone and a typewriter in the White House. [2]
    • George Washington never lived in the White House, since it hadn’t been completed yet during his presidency.
    • Ulysses S. Grant once received a speeding ticket for driving his horse and buggy too fast in Washington D.C.
    • James Buchanan was the only president to never have been married.
    • William Howard Taft was the first president to toss the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game.
    • John Tyler has 15 children, the most of any U.S. president.
    • Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon named Rebecca. [3]

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    1. ↑ https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/presidential-fun-facts
    2. ↑ https://www.whitehousehistory.org/questions/what-are-some-interesting-facts-about-presidents-first-ladies
    3. ↑ https://www.saintleo.edu/about/stories/blog/presidents-day-2022-22-surprising-fun-facts-about-us-presidents