The Big Quiz On U.S. Government

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Explore the intricacies of the U. S. Government with 'The Big Quiz On U. S. Government'. This quiz assesses your knowledge on various governmental roles, structures, and specific state-related facts, enhancing your understanding of American political operations.

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  • 2. 

    Who is the Chief Executive of Indiana?

    • Senator

    • Representative

    • Mayor

    • Governor

    Correct Answer
    A. Governor
  • 3. 

    What is it called when legislatures take a break?

    • Time Out

    • Assembly

    • Recess

    • Siesta

    Correct Answer
    A. Recess
  • 4. 

    What is a county called in Alabama?

    • Region

    • Parcel

    • Borough

    • Parish

    Correct Answer
    A. Borough
  • 5. 

    How many branches of government does Indiana have?

    • 3

    • 7

    • 5

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
  • 6. 

    Who defeated Richard Nixon in the race for Governor of California in "62?

    • Helen Douglas

    • Ronald Reagan

    • Pat Brown

    • Sam Yorty

    Correct Answer
    A. Pat Brown
  • 7. 

    On May 17, 2004, same-sex marriages became legal in what state?

    • Massachusetts

    • New York

    • Washington

    • California

    Correct Answer
    A. Massachusetts
  • 8. 

    Who was the mayor of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck?

    • Sidney Barthelemy

    • Ernest Nathan Morial

    • Ray Nagin

    • Marc Morial

    Correct Answer
    A. Ray Nagin
  • 9. 

    What state has the oldest written constitution in the world?

    • Rhode Island

    • Washington

    • Massachusetts

    • Maryland

    Correct Answer
    A. Massachusetts
  • 10. 

    How many counties are in Massachusetts?

    • 10

    • 25

    • 33

    • 14

    Correct Answer
    A. 14
  • 11. 

    The Governor of Massachusetts can grant pardons only if it is approved by what?

    • The Governor's Council

    • The President Of The United States

    • The Legislature

    • The General Assembly

    Correct Answer
    A. The Governor's Council
  • 12. 

    How many people are on the Governors Council of Massachusetts?

    • 9

    • 5

    • 2

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
  • 13. 

    Elected in 2001, Shirley Franklin became the first female mayor of what city?

    • Raleigh

    • Jackson

    • Charleston

    • Atlanta

    Correct Answer
    A. Atlanta
  • 14. 

    In 2004, Christine Gregoire was named Governor of what U.S. state after a hand recount of the votes?

    • Washington

    • California

    • New Jersey

    • Ohio

    Correct Answer
    A. Washington
  • 15. 

    The Governor of Indiana can do what to a bill he does not agree with?

    • Veto It

    • Give It An F

    • Ignore It

    • Delete It

    Correct Answer
    A. Veto It

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