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Politics Quizzes & Trivia

Explore key moments and figures in American political history through this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on presidential milestones, pivotal elections, and historical political events, enhancing your understanding of U. S. Governance and historical impact.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who was the first American President born in a large city?

    • A.

      Theodore Roosevelt

    • B.

      Lyndon Johnson

    • C.

      John Quincy Adams

    • D.

      William Howard Taft

    Correct Answer
    A. Theodore Roosevelt
  • 2. 

    What year did John F. Kennedy defeat Nixon?

    • A.

      1902

    • B.

      1960

    • C.

      1775

    • D.

      1886

    Correct Answer
    B. 1960
  • 3. 

    What year was the Watergate Break-In?

    • A.

      1970

    • B.

      1999

    • C.

      1972

    • D.

      1976

    Correct Answer
    C. 1972
  • 4. 

    How many U.S. Senators represent each state?

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      8

    Correct Answer
    C. 2
  • 5. 

    What war did Senator John McCain fight in?

    • A.

      Vietnam War

    • B.

      Desert Storm

    • C.

      World War II

    • D.

      War Of 1812

    Correct Answer
    A. Vietnam War
  • 6. 

    Who was Richard Nixon's first Vice President?

    • A.

      Ed Muskie

    • B.

      Spiro Agnew

    • C.

      George Wallace

    • D.

      Ted Turner

    Correct Answer
    B. Spiro Agnew
  • 7. 

    What state was Marc Racicot Governor of?

    • A.

      New York

    • B.

      Maine

    • C.

      Montana

    • D.

      Colorado

    Correct Answer
    C. Montana
  • 8. 

    What state did John McCain represent as a senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      Michigan

    • B.

      Arizona

    • C.

      Florida

    • D.

      Virginia

    Correct Answer
    B. Arizona
  • 9. 

    What state did Mitch McConnell represent as a Senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      New Mexico

    • B.

      Kentucky

    • C.

      Nevada

    • D.

      Louisiana

    Correct Answer
    B. Kentucky
  • 10. 

    What state did Jess Helms represent as a Senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      South Dakota

    • B.

      New Mexico

    • C.

      Washington

    • D.

      North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    D. North Carolina
  • 11. 

    What state did Mary Landrieu represent as a Senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      Montana

    • B.

      Louisiana

    • C.

      Wisconsin

    • D.

      New York

    Correct Answer
    B. Louisiana
  • 12. 

    What state did John Kerry represent as a senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      Wisconsin

    • B.

      Massachusetts

    • C.

      Virginia

    • D.

      New Hampshire

    Correct Answer
    B. Massachusetts
  • 13. 

    What state did Daniel Inouye represent as a Senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      Vermont

    • B.

      Arizona

    • C.

      Hawaii

    • D.

      Tennessee

    Correct Answer
    C. Hawaii
  • 14. 

    What state did Bob Graham represent as a Senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      Florida

    • B.

      Arkansas

    • C.

      North Carolina

    • D.

      Nebraska

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida
  • 15. 

    What state did Russell Feingold represent as a Senator in the 107th Congress?

    • A.

      Wyoming

    • B.

      Wisconsin

    • C.

      Missouri

    • D.

      Arizona

    Correct Answer
    B. Wisconsin

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