Trivia Questions Quiz On Barack Obama And Presidential Inauguration!
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Where was Barack Obama born?
Trivia Questions Quiz On Barack Obama And Presidential Inauguration! When Obama won the presidential race, it was a moment for the history book, and his inauguration was unlike any other where the African American community shard in the pride of having the first African American president in America. See how well you remember the historic event by taking this fantastic See morequiz.
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Who will be the Vice President?
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Joe Biden will be the Vice President because he is the person mentioned in the question as the answer.Rate this question:
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Who will be the Secretary of State?
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Hillary Clinton will be the Secretary of State.Rate this question:
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How many children does Obama have?
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Four
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Three
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Two
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One
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A. TwoExplanation
Obama has two children.Rate this question:
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When was the first Inauguration and for which President?
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1817 George Washington - 6.
Which states Obama won that were a party change from Republican to Democrat?
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Ohio, Indiana, Florida, North CarolinaExplanation
Obama won Ohio, Indiana, Florida, and North Carolina, which were all states that experienced a party change from Republican to Democrat. This means that in the previous election, these states had voted for the Republican candidate, but in the election where Obama won, they switched their allegiance and voted for the Democratic candidate.Rate this question:
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President-Elect Obama has selected two Hispanic on his cabinet; who are they?
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Susan Rice and Bill Richardson
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Ken Salazar and Bill Richardson
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Lisa Jackson and Tom Daschle
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Janet Napolitano and Hillary Clinton
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A. Ken Salazar and Bill RichardsonExplanation
The correct answer is Ken Salazar and Bill Richardson. These two individuals were selected by President-Elect Obama to serve in his cabinet. Ken Salazar is Hispanic and was chosen to be the Secretary of the Interior, while Bill Richardson, also Hispanic, was selected as the Secretary of Commerce.Rate this question:
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Who will perform a music selection?
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violin, cello, piano , clarinet composer John WilliamsExplanation
The correct answer is violin, cello, piano, clarinet composer John Williams. This answer suggests that the music selection will be performed by a combination of instruments (violin, cello, piano, clarinet) and the composer of the music is John Williams.Rate this question:
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Give the names and positions of the two African American people appointed to Obama's cabinet.
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Eric Holder- Attorney General; Lisa Jackson-EPA AdminstratorExplanation
Eric Holder was appointed as the Attorney General in Obama's cabinet. As the Attorney General, he was responsible for overseeing the Department of Justice and advising the President on legal matters. Lisa Jackson, on the other hand, was appointed as the EPA Administrator. In this role, she was in charge of leading the Environmental Protection Agency and implementing environmental policies and regulations. Both Eric Holder and Lisa Jackson were African American individuals appointed to key positions in Obama's cabinet.Rate this question:
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Who will perform the benediction for Obama's Inauguration?
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Reverend Dr. Joseph E Lowery
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Reverend Dr. Otis Moss
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Jessie Jackson
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T.D. Jakes
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A. Reverend Dr. Joseph E LoweryExplanation
Reverend Dr. Joseph E Lowery will perform the benediction for Obama's Inauguration.Rate this question:
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Who will perform the Invocation? What else is this person known for?
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Dr. Rick Warren; author of "The Purpose Driven Life"Explanation
Dr. Rick Warren will perform the Invocation. He is also known for being the author of "The Purpose Driven Life."Rate this question:
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How old is Barack Obama?
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44 years old
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50 years old
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46 years old
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47 years old
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A. 47 years oldExplanation
This question is outdated as Barack Obama's age is no longer accurate. As of 2021, Barack Obama is 60 years old.Rate this question:
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What song will Aretha Franklin sing?
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"Someday We'll All Be Free"Explanation
Aretha Franklin will sing the song "Someday We'll All Be Free".Rate this question:
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Who will recite a poem at the inauguration? Who did the poem for President Clinton?
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Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet Elizabeth; Maya AngelouExplanation
Elizabeth, who is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet, will recite a poem at the inauguration. Maya Angelou, on the other hand, is the poet who recited a poem for President Clinton.Rate this question:
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What is the theme for Obama's inauguration?
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Change
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A New Birth of Freedom
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We Shall Over Come
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A New America
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A. A New Birth of FreedomExplanation
The theme for Obama's inauguration was "A New Birth of Freedom." This theme was chosen to reflect the historical significance of Obama becoming the first African-American president and the hope for a new era of progress and equality in America. It also references Abraham Lincoln's famous Gettysburg Address, where he spoke about the need for a new birth of freedom in the United States.Rate this question:
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