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    Which candidate was the major opponent of Donald Trump for the 2020 elections?

    • Howie Hawkins
    • Jo Jorgensen
    • Joe Biden
    • Spike Cohen
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  • 2. 

    Trump used his first Oval Office address to sell on which border wall.

    • US-Russia

    • US-Canada

    • US-Mexico

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. US-Mexico
    Explanation
    In his first Oval Office address, Trump focused on selling the idea of building a border wall between the US and Mexico. This indicates that the correct answer is US-Mexico, as it was the specific border wall he was referring to in his address.

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  • 3. 

    The Trump administration decided to add what to the Census questionnaire?

    • A Middle Eastern or North African race category

    • More detailed questions about income

    • Questions about sexual orientation

    • A question about citizenship

    Correct Answer
    A. A question about citizenship
    Explanation
    The Trump administration decided to add a question about citizenship to the Census questionnaire. This decision was met with controversy and legal challenges, as critics argued that it could discourage non-citizens from participating in the Census, leading to an inaccurate count of the population. The question was ultimately removed from the 2020 Census after the Supreme Court ruled that the administration's reasoning for adding it was insufficient.

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  • 4. 

    President Trump authorizes the deployment of _____ additional troops to the Middle East due to area wars with Iran.

    • 1,400

    • 1,500

    • 2,000

    • 1,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1,500
    Explanation
    President Trump authorized the deployment of 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts with Iran. This decision was likely made in response to heightened tensions and the need to ensure the security and stability of the region. The deployment of these troops serves as a show of force and a deterrent against any potential aggression from Iran.

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    Residents of which city will probably avoid having their residential water taps turned off this year?

    • Casablanca

    • Cairo

    • Nairobi

    • Cape Town

    Correct Answer
    A. Cape Town
    Explanation
    Cape Town residents will probably avoid having their residential water taps turned off this year because the city has implemented strict water conservation measures and has successfully managed to avert a "Day Zero" scenario, where the city would have run out of water. The residents have been actively conserving water and adhering to water restrictions, which has helped to prevent the need for water shut-offs.

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  • 6. 

    A judge in ______ declares a charter school's dress code unconstitutional.

    • North Carolina

    • East North Carolina

    • South Carolina

    • West North Carolina

    Correct Answer
    A. North Carolina
    Explanation
    In this question, the judge declares a charter school's dress code unconstitutional. To determine the correct answer, we need to identify the location where the judge made this ruling. The only option that indicates a specific state is "North Carolina." Therefore, the correct answer is North Carolina.

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    Which college just elected the first-ever group of African-American students to its top student government seats?

    • Georgia State University

    • Georgia Institute of Technology

    • University of Georgia

    • Georgia Southern University

    Correct Answer
    A. University of Georgia
    Explanation
    The University of Georgia just elected the first-ever group of African-American students to its top student government seats. This signifies a significant milestone in the university's history and demonstrates their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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  • 8. 

    Congress’s recent spending bill included increased funding for which controversial Obama-era federal program?

    • Rental Assistance Demonstration

    • Drone Strikes

    • PRISM

    • The American Taxpayer Relief Act

    Correct Answer
    A. Rental Assistance Demonstration
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Rental Assistance Demonstration. Congress included increased funding for this controversial Obama-era federal program in the recent spending bill. The Rental Assistance Demonstration aims to convert public housing units to project-based vouchers or Section 8 assistance, which has been a topic of debate and controversy.

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    According to Gallup's tracking poll, what was President Donald Trump's approval rating?

    • 45%

    • 46%

    • 48%

    • 50%

    Correct Answer
    A. 46%
    Explanation
    According to Gallup's tracking poll, President Donald Trump's approval rating was 46%.

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    The US government shutdown was the longest in 2019. For how many days it was?

    • 20 days

    • 21 days

    • 22 days

    • 23 days

    Correct Answer
    A. 22 days
    Explanation
    The US government shutdown in 2019 lasted for 22 days. This means that for 22 consecutive days, the US government was unable to fully operate due to a lack of funding. During this period, many government services and agencies were affected, causing disruptions and financial hardships for federal workers and the general public. It was the longest government shutdown of the year, highlighting the challenges and political disagreements faced by the US government during that time.

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