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    What political party does Senator Hillary Clinton belong to?

    • Green
    • Democrat
    • Independent
    • Republican
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Explore your understanding of American political affiliations through this engaging quiz. Identify the party associations of notable U. S. Senators such as Hillary Clinton and John Edwards, enhancing your knowledge of political landscapes.

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  • 2. 

    What political party does Senator Barbara Boxer belong to?

    • Independent

    • Democrat

    • Green

    • Republican

    Correct Answer
    A. Democrat
    Explanation
    Senator Barbara Boxer belongs to the Democratic party. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks about her political party affiliation, and the correct answer provided is Democrat.

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  • 3. 

    What political party does Senator Thomas Daschle belong to?

    • Democrat

    • Republican

    • Green

    • Independent

    Correct Answer
    A. Democrat
    Explanation
    Senator Thomas Daschle belongs to the Democratic party. This can be inferred from the fact that the correct answer is "Democrat".

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  • 4. 

    Who was elected Mayor of New York City after Rudy Giuliani's term of office?

    • Michael Bloomberg

    • Olympia Snowe

    • David Letterman

    • Hillary Clinton

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Bloomberg
    Explanation
    Michael Bloomberg was elected Mayor of New York City after Rudy Giuliani's term of office.

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  • 5. 

    How many electoral votes are necessary to win the U.S. Presidential election?

    • 12

    • 50

    • 270

    • 400

    Correct Answer
    A. 270
    Explanation
    In the U.S. Presidential election, a candidate needs to secure a majority of the electoral votes to win. The electoral votes are allocated to each state based on its population size, with a minimum of 3 electoral votes per state. As there are 538 total electoral votes, a candidate must reach at least 270 electoral votes to secure the presidency. Therefore, the correct answer is 270.

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    Who was elected Speaker of the House for the 12th Congress in 1811?

    • Henry Clay

    • Jonathan Dayton

    • Langdon Cheves

    • Nathaniel Macon

    Correct Answer
    A. Henry Clay
    Explanation
    Henry Clay was elected Speaker of the House for the 12th Congress in 1811.

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    How much money may a candidate spend on a campaign in the US?

    • Within 10% Of His Opponent

    • No Limit

    • 50 Million Dollars

    • 100 Million Dollars

    Correct Answer
    A. No Limit
    Explanation
    In the US, there is no limit on how much money a candidate may spend on a campaign. This means that candidates can spend as much money as they want to promote themselves and their policies. This lack of restriction on campaign spending has been a topic of debate, as some argue that it gives wealthy candidates an unfair advantage, while others believe it is a form of free speech protected by the First Amendment. Nonetheless, the correct answer is that there is no limit on campaign spending in the US.

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    What political party does Senator Daniel Inouye belong to?

    • Democrat

    • Independent

    • Green

    • Republican

    Correct Answer
    A. Democrat
    Explanation
    Senator Daniel Inouye belongs to the Democratic Party. This can be inferred from the fact that the correct answer is "Democrat."

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  • 9. 

    What state was Jeb Bush elected governor for?

    • New York

    • Florida

    • Georgia

    • Texas

    Correct Answer
    A. Florida
    Explanation
    Jeb Bush was elected governor for Florida.

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  • 10. 

    How old do you need to be in the U.S. to vote?

    • 18

    • 16

    • 25

    • 21

    Correct Answer
    A. 18
    Explanation
    In the U.S., the legal voting age is 18. At this age, individuals are considered adults and are granted the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections. This age requirement ensures that citizens have reached a level of maturity and understanding to make informed decisions about their government and representatives. It also aligns with the age at which individuals are typically considered adults in many other areas of life, such as driving, signing contracts, and serving in the military.

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    How can a citizen lose the right to vote?

    • Not Voting 4 Consecutive Years

    • Convicted Felon

    • Going Blind

    • Over 80 Years Old

    Correct Answer
    A. Convicted Felon
    Explanation
    A citizen can lose the right to vote if they are convicted of a felony. This is because in many countries, including the United States, certain criminal offenses result in the loss of voting rights. This is seen as a consequence of the conviction and is intended to restrict the participation of individuals who have been found guilty of serious crimes in the democratic process. However, it is worth noting that the specifics of voting rights for convicted felons vary between countries and even within different states or regions.

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    What political party does Senator John Edwards belong to?

    • Democrat

    • Independent

    • Republican

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Democrat
    Explanation
    Senator John Edwards belongs to the Democratic Party. This can be inferred from the fact that the options provided are political party affiliations, and the correct answer is "Democrat."

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    Who was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr.?

    • Henry Kissinger

    • Martin Luther King's Brother

    • Jimmy Carter

    • Gerald Ford

    Correct Answer
    A. Gerald Ford
    Explanation
    Gerald Ford was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. This information is well-known and widely documented. Ford served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He became President after Richard Nixon's resignation and played a significant role in restoring public trust in the government.

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    What President was involved in the Whitewater scandal?

    • Clinton

    • Ford

    • Nixon

    • Carter

    Correct Answer
    A. Clinton
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Clinton because he was indeed involved in the Whitewater scandal. The Whitewater controversy was a political scandal in the 1990s that involved real estate investments made by Bill and Hillary Clinton in the Whitewater Development Corporation. The investigation into the scandal lasted for years and led to multiple convictions and controversies surrounding the Clintons.

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    What political party does Senator Dianne Feinstein belong to?

    • Independent

    • Republican

    • Democrat

    • Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Democrat
    Explanation
    Senator Dianne Feinstein belongs to the Democratic Party. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks about her political party affiliation, and the correct answer provided is "Democrat."

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