People · DC
Who was the first elected mayor of the District of Columbia under home rule?
Walter Washington won D.C.'s first mayoral election in 1974 and took office in January 1975 when home rule began. He had previously served as the city's appointed mayor.
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People · DC
Who was the first elected mayor of the District of Columbia under home rule?
Walter Washington won D.C.'s first mayoral election in 1974 and took office in January 1975 when home rule began. He had previously served as the city's appointed mayor.





Geography · IL
Which of these states does NOT border Illinois?
Illinois's neighbors are Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana. Kansas is nearby but does not touch Illinois.
Civics & Elections · KY
Kentucky is officially one of four states called what?
The others are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
History · NY
Ellis Island in New York Harbor was famous as what?
About 12 million immigrants passed through between 1892 and 1954.
Culture · IN
What is the nickname of the Indiana University's sports teams?
The Indiana University competes as the Hoosiers.
People · MD
Which of these notable people is a native of Maryland?
Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad conductor, was born in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Fun Fact · KY
Kentucky's state bird is the Northern cardinal. How many states in total have chosen it as their state bird?
The Northern cardinal is the state bird of 7 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Geography · NJ
According to the 2020 Census, about how many people live in New Jersey?
The 2020 Census counted 9,288,994 people in New Jersey, ranking it 11th among the 50 states.
Civics & Elections · DE
What is the official name of Delaware's state legislature?
Delaware's state lawmaking body is officially called the Delaware General Assembly.
History · NC
In what year did North Carolina become a state?
North Carolina was admitted to the Union in 1789 as the 12th state.
Culture · OH
The annual Ohio State vs. Michigan football game is famously called what?
The rivalry began in 1897.
People · AL
Which country music legend from Alabama recorded 'Your Cheatin' Heart'?
Hank Williams was born in Mount Olive, Alabama, in 1923.
Fun Fact · CT
What is the official state flower of Connecticut?
The Mountain laurel is Connecticut's state flower.
Geography · MI
Which of these attractions would you visit in Michigan?
Sleeping Bear Dunes has sand bluffs rising about 450 feet above Lake Michigan.
Civics & Elections · MD
How long is the term of a US Representative from Maryland?
Because House terms are just two years, every one of Maryland's House seats is on the ballot in every even-numbered year, including the 2026 midterms.
History · NM
Taos Pueblo, inhabited for about 1,000 years, is recognized as what?
Its multi-story adobe buildings are among the oldest continuously lived-in communities in the US.
Culture · NM
Which of these is New Mexico especially famous for?
Hatch, New Mexico is famous for its green chile harvest.
People · AZ
Which Arizona judge became the first woman on the US Supreme Court in 1981?
O'Connor had served as majority leader of the Arizona State Senate.
Fun Fact · FL
Which endangered big cat is Florida's state animal?
Only a couple hundred Florida panthers remain in the wild.
Geography · UT
What kind of shoreline does Utah have?
Utah is landlocked, with no ocean or Great Lakes shoreline.
Civics & Elections · NJ
How long is the term of a US Representative from New Jersey?
Because House terms are just two years, every one of New Jersey's House seats is on the ballot in every even-numbered year, including the 2026 midterms.