My Simple Civics Quiz For Young Oregon Citizens
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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 Speaker of the House?
- A.
Newt Gingrich
- B.
Dennis Hastert
- C.
Barbra Boxer
- D.
Nancy Pelosi
- E.
Joe Biden
Correct Answer
D. Nancy PelosiExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is the current United States Secretary of State?
- A.
Robert Gates
- B.
John Kerry
- C.
Hillary Clinton
- D.
James L. Jones
- E.
Condoleezza Rice
Correct Answer
C. Hillary ClintonExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?
- A.
William Rehnquist
- B.
John Roberts
- C.
John Paul Stevens
- D.
Anthony Kennedy
- E.
Stephen Breyer
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B. John RobertsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who is the first Hispanic woman to be confirmed to the United States Supreme Court?
- A.
Sandra Day O'Connor
- B.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- C.
Christinia Bonilla
- D.
Hilda Solis
- E.
Sonia Sotomayor
Correct Answer
E. Sonia SotomayorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Name Oregon's two US Senators.
- A.
Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith
- B.
Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
- C.
Gordon Smith and Peter DeFazio
- D.
Jeff Merkly and Greg Walden
- E.
Ron Wyden and Peter DeFazio
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B. Ron Wyden and Jeff MerkleyExplanation
The correct answer is Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the two US Senators from Oregon.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who is the current governor of Oregon?
- A.
Ted Kulongoski
- B.
John Kitzhaber
- C.
Barbara Roberts
- D.
Ron Saxton
- E.
John Kroger
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A. Ted KulongoskiExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many electoral votes does Oregon have?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
- E.
7
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E. 7Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many total representatives are there in the US House?
- A.
235
- B.
335
- C.
435
- D.
535
- E.
538
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C. 435Explanation
There are 435 total representatives in the US House.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who is the current US Senate Majority Leader?
- A.
Ted Kennedy
- B.
Robert Byrd
- C.
Mitch McConnell
- D.
Harry Reid
- E.
Susan Collins
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D. Harry Reid -
- 10.
How many electoral votes does a candidate need to win the presidency?
- A.
225
- B.
248
- C.
270
- D.
285
- E.
538
Correct Answer
C. 270Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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