The Big Quiz On U.S. Government
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many years was Bill Clinton a governor?
- A.
8
- B.
16
- C.
12
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 12 -
- 2.
The Governor of Massachusetts can grant pardons only if it is approved by what?
- A.
The Governor's Council
- B.
The President Of The United States
- C.
The Legislature
- D.
The General Assembly
Correct Answer
A. The Governor's Council -
- 3.
How many people are on the Governors Council of Massachusetts?
- A.
9
- B.
5
- C.
2
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 9 -
- 4.
Who is the Chief Executive of Indiana?
- A.
Senator
- B.
Representative
- C.
Mayor
- D.
Governor
Correct Answer
D. Governor -
- 5.
What is it called when legislatures take a break?
- A.
Time Out
- B.
Assembly
- C.
Recess
- D.
Siesta
Correct Answer
C. Recess -
- 6.
What is a county called in Alabama?
- A.
Region
- B.
Parcel
- C.
Borough
- D.
Parish
Correct Answer
C. Borough -
- 7.
Who defeated Richard Nixon in the race for Governor of California in "62?
- A.
Helen Douglas
- B.
Ronald Reagan
- C.
Pat Brown
- D.
Sam Yorty
Correct Answer
C. Pat Brown -
- 8.
Elected in 2001, Shirley Franklin became the first female mayor of what city?
- A.
Raleigh
- B.
Jackson
- C.
Charleston
- D.
Atlanta
Correct Answer
D. Atlanta -
- 9.
In 2004, Christine Gregoire was named Governor of what U.S. state after a hand recount of the votes?
- A.
Washington
- B.
California
- C.
New Jersey
- D.
Ohio
Correct Answer
A. Washington -
- 10.
On May 17, 2004, same-sex marriages became legal in what state?
- A.
Massachusetts
- B.
New York
- C.
Washington
- D.
California
Correct Answer
A. Massachusetts -
- 11.
Who was the mayor of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck?
- A.
Sidney Barthelemy
- B.
Ernest Nathan Morial
- C.
Ray Nagin
- D.
Marc Morial
Correct Answer
C. Ray Nagin -
- 12.
What state has the oldest written constitution in the world?
- A.
Rhode Island
- B.
Washington
- C.
Massachusetts
- D.
Maryland
Correct Answer
C. Massachusetts -
- 13.
How many counties are in Massachusetts?
- A.
10
- B.
25
- C.
33
- D.
14
Correct Answer
D. 14 -
- 14.
How many branches of government does Indiana have?
- A.
3
- B.
7
- C.
5
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 3 -
- 15.
The Governor of Indiana can do what to a bill he does not agree with?
- A.
Veto It
- B.
Give It An F
- C.
Ignore It
- D.
Delete It
Correct Answer
A. Veto It -
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