This Week In Political Trivia: Feb. 25
Our weekly NationalJournal. Com trivia quiz, powered by the Almanac of American Politics!
- 1.
What member of Congress, while raising children, used to practice estate and real estate law out of her home?
- A.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
- B.
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V.
- C.
Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill.
- D.
Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y.
Correct Answer
C. Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill. -
- 2.
Before getting elected to congress, Rep. David Wu, D-Ore. worked for what two presidential campaigns?
- A.
Gary Hart (1984) and Jimmy Carter (1980)
- B.
Bill Clinton (1992) and Michael Dukakis (1988)
- C.
Michael Dukakis (1988) and Gary Hart (1984)
- D.
Gary Hart (1984) and Ted Kennedy (1980)
Correct Answer
A. Gary Hart (1984) and Jimmy Carter (1980) -
- 3.
What senator opposed the nomination of former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun, D-Ill., to be ambassador to New Zealand in 1999?
- A.
Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va.
- B.
Sen. Strom Thurmond, R-S.C.
- C.
Sen. John Ashcroft, R-Mo.
- D.
Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C.
Correct Answer
D. Sen. Jesse Helms, R-N.C. -
- 4.
What member of Congress admits to having lost a bid for student council president in middle school, as well as losing a race to become class president in college?
- A.
Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y.
- B.
Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.
- C.
Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla.
- D.
Rep. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
Correct Answer
B. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. -
- 5.
What current governor did the late Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va. refer to as “Little Caesar?"
- A.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y.
- B.
Gov. Mitch Daniels, R-Ind.
- C.
Gov. Jerry Brown, D-Calif.
- D.
Gov. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.
Correct Answer
B. Gov. Mitch Daniels, R-Ind. -
Quiz Review Timeline +
Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.
-
Current Version
-
Mar 14, 2022Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team -
Feb 25, 2011Quiz Created by
Nationaljournal
Back to top