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1. What issue did the Roe vs. Wade decision have to do with?

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The Roe vs. Wade decision was a landmark case in the United States that legalized abortion. It addressed the issue of a woman's right to choose whether to have an abortion, based on the constitutional right to privacy. The decision had significant implications for reproductive rights and sparked ongoing debates and legal challenges surrounding abortion laws.

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Get ready for this "News Events: Media Quiz!" Do you like to keep up with important events? During the quiz, you will be asked how much news or events you follow, questions concerning the government's order, how many amendments to the constitution, and you will have to name specific figures... see morethat have made history in the news. This quiz will provide you with adequate information about various events. All the best. see less

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2. Kim-Jong Il?

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Kim-Jong Il is the correct answer as he was the President of North Korea. He served as the leader of North Korea from 1994 until his death in 2011. During his time in power, he maintained a repressive regime, focused on military strength, and pursued nuclear weapons development. His leadership style and policies were highly controversial and drew international criticism.

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3. What was the political orientation of the gunman who attempted to assassinate Gabrielle Giffords?

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The correct answer is "None, he was mentally unstable and apolitical." This answer suggests that the gunman who attempted to assassinate Gabrielle Giffords did not have a specific political orientation and was not motivated by any political ideology. Instead, his actions were attributed to his mental instability and lack of political motivation.

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4. The Basque separatists had declared a truce after years of war on which nation?

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The Basque separatists had declared a truce after years of war on Spain. This suggests that the conflict between the Basque separatists and the Spanish government had reached a point where both parties agreed to temporarily halt hostilities. The truce indicates a potential shift towards peaceful negotiations or a desire to explore alternative solutions to the issue of Basque separatism.

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5. How many amendments to the US Constitution are there?

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There are 27 amendments to the US Constitution. These amendments are changes or additions made to the original text of the Constitution. They have been added over time to address various issues and concerns, such as granting voting rights to all citizens, abolishing slavery, and ensuring equal protection under the law. Each amendment has gone through a rigorous process of proposal and ratification by the states to become part of the Constitution.

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6. You have to be born within the borders of the United States to be eligible for the presidency.

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The statement is incorrect. According to the United States Constitution, to be eligible for the presidency, one must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, but it does not specify that the person must be born within the borders of the country. Therefore, individuals who are born to U.S. citizens abroad are also considered natural-born citizens and are eligible for the presidency.

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7. Who is the 46th President of the USA?

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Joe Biden is the 46th President of the USA. He was elected in the 2020 presidential election, defeating the incumbent president, Donald Trump. Biden served as the Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017. He has a long history in politics, having served as a senator from Delaware for several decades. Biden's victory in the 2020 election marked a significant moment in American history, as he became the oldest person ever elected to the presidency.

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8. Beltran is a Mexican Cartel.

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Beltran being a Mexican Cartel is a factually correct statement. The Beltran Leyva Organization, also known as the Beltran Cartel, is a Mexican drug trafficking organization that operates primarily in the Sinaloa region of Mexico. It was founded by the Beltran Leyva brothers and has been involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime. Therefore, the statement "Beltran is a Mexican Cartel" is true.

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9. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was the president of

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was the president of Iran.

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10. The USA was formed after combining 7 countries.

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The statement is incorrect. The USA was not formed by combining 7 countries. The United States of America was formed by the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. Over time, more territories were acquired through various means such as purchase, annexation, and negotiation. However, these territories did not constitute separate countries but rather became part of the United States. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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What issue did the Roe vs. Wade decision have to do with?
Kim-Jong Il?
What was the political orientation of the gunman who attempted to...
The Basque separatists had declared a truce after years of war on...
How many amendments to the US Constitution are there?
You have to be born within the borders of the United States to be...
Who is the 46th President of the USA?
Beltran is a Mexican Cartel.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was the president of
The USA was formed after combining 7 countries.
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