My Simple Civics Quiz For Young Oregon Citizens

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    Who is the first Hispanic woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court? 

    • Sandra Day O'Connor
    • Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    • Christinia Bonilla
    • Hilda Solis
    • Sonia Sotomayor
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A simple quiz with some basic civics questions about the US Government and the State of Oregon.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the current Speaker of the House?

    • Newt Gingrich

    • Dennis Hastert

    • Barbra Boxer

    • Nancy Pelosi

    • Joe Biden

    Correct Answer
    A. Nancy Pelosi
    Explanation
    Nancy Pelosi is the correct answer because she is currently serving as the Speaker of the House. She was first elected to this position in 2007 and has held the role since then, making her the longest-serving Speaker in the history of the United States. Pelosi is a member of the Democratic Party and represents California's 12th congressional district. As Speaker of the House, she is responsible for leading the House of Representatives, overseeing legislative activities, and representing the House to the President and the Senate.

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  • 3. 

    How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency? 

    • 225

    • 248

    • 270

    • 285

    • 538

    Correct Answer
    A. 270
    Explanation
    To win the presidency, a candidate needs to secure a majority of the electoral votes. The total number of electoral votes is 538, so a candidate must obtain at least 270 electoral votes, which is more than half of the total, in order to win the presidency.

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    Who is the current United States Secretary of State?

    • Robert Gates

    • John Kerry

    • Hillary Clinton

    • James L. Jones

    • Condoleezza Rice

    Correct Answer
    A. Hillary Clinton
    Explanation
    Hillary Clinton is the correct answer because she served as the United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. She was appointed by President Barack Obama and was the 67th Secretary of State. During her tenure, Clinton focused on various foreign policy issues and played a significant role in shaping America's diplomatic relations with other countries.

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    Who is the current governor of Oregon? 

    • Ted Kulongoski

    • John Kitzhaber

    • Barbara Roberts

    • Ron Saxton

    • John Kroger

    Correct Answer
    A. Ted Kulongoski
    Explanation
    Ted Kulongoski is the correct answer because he was the governor of Oregon from 2003 to 2011. He served two terms as the state's governor and was succeeded by John Kitzhaber.

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  • 6. 

    How many total representatives are there in the US House?  

    • 235

    • 335

    • 435

    • 535

    • 538

    Correct Answer
    A. 435
    Explanation
    There are 435 total representatives in the US House.

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  • 7. 

    Who is the current US Senate Majority Leader? 

    • Ted Kennedy

    • Robert Byrd

    • Mitch McConnell

    • Harry Reid

    • Susan Collins

    Correct Answer
    A. Harry Reid
  • 8. 

    Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

    • William Rehnquist

    • John Roberts

    • John Paul Stevens

    • Anthony Kennedy

    • Stephen Breyer

    Correct Answer
    A. John Roberts
    Explanation
    John Roberts is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. He has been serving in this position since September 2005. Roberts was nominated by President George W. Bush and confirmed by the Senate. As Chief Justice, he is responsible for presiding over the court's public sessions and plays a crucial role in shaping the court's decisions and opinions.

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    Name Oregon's two US Senators. 

    • Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith

    • Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley

    • Gordon Smith and Peter DeFazio

    • Jeff Merkly and Greg Walden

    • Ron Wyden and Peter DeFazio

    Correct Answer
    A. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the two US Senators from Oregon.

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    How many electoral votes does Oregon have? 

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    Oregon has 7 electoral votes. Each state in the United States is allocated a certain number of electoral votes based on its representation in Congress, which is determined by its population. Oregon has 2 senators and 5 representatives in Congress, giving it a total of 7 electoral votes.

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