This Week In Political Trivia: May 20
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Can you name the one state where neither of its two U.S. senators declare a religious affiliation?
- A.
New Mexico
- B.
Alaska
- C.
Colorado
- D.
Oregon
Correct Answer
C. Colorado -
- 2.
In Janesville, Wis., the father of Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., practiced law in the same building as the father of what other Wisconsin politician?
- A.
Former Sen. Russ Feingold (D)
- B.
Former Gov. Jim Doyle (D)
- C.
Gov. Scott Walker (R)
- D.
Sen. Herb Kohl (D)
Correct Answer
A. Former Sen. Russ Feingold (D) -
- 3.
In 2009, what senator pushed an alternative to the Stimulus Act, called the “No Cost Stimulus Act,” which focused on domestic oil and gas production?
- A.
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas
- B.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska
- C.
Sen. David Vitter, R-La.
- D.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas
Correct Answer
C. Sen. David Vitter, R-La. -
- 4.
In 1968, future California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger came to California with how much money in his pocket?
- A.
$500
- B.
$100
- C.
$20
- D.
$0
Correct Answer
C. $20 -
- 5.
What senator has sometimes been referred to by his staff as “Hair Force One?"
- A.
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.
- B.
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
- C.
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.
- D.
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb.
Correct Answer
D. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb. -
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