How Much Do You Know About North Carolina Politics?

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Can you answer 10 questions about North Carolina politics?


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  • 1. 

    Which of the following presidents is NOT claimed by the state of North Carolina?

    • A.

      Andrew Jackson

    • B.

      Zachary Taylor

    • C.

      Andrew Johnson

    • D.

      James K. Polk

    Correct Answer
    B. Zachary Taylor
    Explanation
    The North Carolina Capitol displays a statue of Jackson, Johnson and Polk, though none were elected president while living in the state.

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  • 2. 

    What is the name of the longtime political column of The (Raleigh) News & Observer? 

    • A.

      Around the Dome

    • B.

      Behind the Dome

    • C.

      Under the Dome

    • D.

      Beneath the Dome

    Correct Answer
    C. Under the Dome
    Explanation
    "Under the Dome" is the correct answer because it accurately identifies the name of the longtime political column of The (Raleigh) News & Observer. The other options, "Around the Dome," "Behind the Dome," and "Beneath the Dome," are incorrect and do not correspond to the actual name of the column.

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  • 3. 

    How many terms did Jesse Helms serve in the U.S. Senate?

    • A.

      Three

    • B.

      Four

    • C.

      Five

    • D.

      Six

    Correct Answer
    C. Five
    Explanation
    Helms served from 1973 to 2003.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following North Carolina politicians DID NOT run for president?

    • A.

      Jim Hunt

    • B.

      John Edwards

    • C.

      Elizabeth Dole

    • D.

      Terry Sanford

    Correct Answer
    A. Jim Hunt
    Explanation
    Jim Hunt is the correct answer because he did not run for president. While John Edwards, Elizabeth Dole, and Terry Sanford all ran for president at some point in their political careers, Jim Hunt did not pursue a presidential campaign.

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  • 5. 

    Which North Carolinian ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate twice?

    • A.

      Marc Basnight

    • B.

      Erskine Bowles

    • C.

      Mike Easley

    • D.

      Richard Burr

    Correct Answer
    B. Erskine Bowles
    Explanation
    Bowles ran in 2002 and 2004 as the Democratic nominee.

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  • 6. 

    Who won the 2008 North Carolina Democratic presidential primary?

    • A.

      Hillary Clinton

    • B.

      Barack Obama

    • C.

      John Edwards

    • D.

      Chris Dodd

    Correct Answer
    B. Barack Obama
    Explanation
    Obama won the state primary with 56 percent of the vote.

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  • 7. 

    Which North Carolina senator headed an investigation into the Watergate scandal?

    • A.

      Everett Jordan

    • B.

      Clyde Hoey

    • C.

      Sam Ervin

    • D.

      Robert Morgan

    Correct Answer
    C. Sam Ervin
    Explanation
    Ervin was chairman of the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities, which was popularly known as "the Ervin Committee."

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  • 8. 

    How many Congressional districts are in North Carolina?

    • A.

      Thirteen

    • B.

      Fourteen

    • C.

      Fifteen

    • D.

      Sixteen

    Correct Answer
    A. Thirteen
    Explanation
    North Carolina has thirteen congressional districts.

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  • 9. 

    Which North Carolina city will host the 2012 Democratic presidential convention?

    • A.

      Greensboro

    • B.

      Raleigh

    • C.

      New Bern

    • D.

      Charlotte

    Correct Answer
    D. Charlotte
    Explanation
    Charlotte was chosen to host the 2012 Democratic presidential convention in North Carolina because it is the largest city in the state and has the necessary infrastructure and facilities to accommodate such a large-scale event. With its numerous hotels, convention center, and transportation options, Charlotte was able to provide the logistical support required for the convention. Additionally, Charlotte has a strong Democratic presence and was seen as a strategic choice to rally support for the party in a key swing state.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following is NOT a North Carolina newspaper?

    • A.

      Raleigh News & Observer

    • B.

      Charlotte Observer

    • C.

      Greensboro Observer-News

    • D.

      Fayetteville Observer

    Correct Answer
    C. Greensboro Observer-News
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Greensboro Observer-News. The other options, Raleigh News & Observer, Charlotte Observer, and Fayetteville Observer, are all well-known newspapers in North Carolina. However, there is no newspaper called Greensboro Observer-News in North Carolina.

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