My Simple Civics Quiz For Young Oregon Citizens

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Who is the current Speaker of the House?
- Newt Gingrich
- Dennis Hastert
- Barbra Boxer
- Nancy Pelosi
- Joe Biden

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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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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 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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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
Correct Answer

A. Sonia Sotomayor

Explanation

Sonia Sotomayor is the correct answer because she is the first Hispanic woman to be confirmed as a Justice on the United States Supreme Court. Sotomayor was nominated by President Barack Obama in 2009 and was confirmed by the Senate. She has since served as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court, making history as the first Hispanic woman to hold this position.

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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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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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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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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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Who is the current US Senate Majority Leader?
- Ted Kennedy
- Robert Byrd
- Mitch McConnell
- Harry Reid
- Susan Collins
Correct Answer

A. Harry Reid
10.

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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My Simple Civics Quiz For Young Oregon Citizens

Who is the current Speaker of the House?

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Who is the current United States Secretary of State?

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

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

Name Oregon's two US Senators.

Who is the current governor of Oregon?

How many electoral votes does Oregon have?

How many total representatives are there in the US House?

Who is the current US Senate Majority Leader?

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