Rand Paul And Ron Paul
It's all in the family. Medicine. And politics. Rand Paul has shocked the political establishment with his meteoric rise in Kentucky this year. He is hoping to join another Paul -- Ron -- in elective office. Take this poll and see how much you know about the political Pauls.
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What is the relationship between Rand Paul and Ron Paul?
- A.
Father and son
- B.
Cousins
- C.
Nephew and uncle
- D.
Son and father
- E.
Grandson and grandfather
Correct Answer
D. Son and fatherExplanation
Rand Paul and Ron Paul have a familial relationship of son and father. Rand Paul is the son of Ron Paul.Rate this question:
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What office is Rand Paul seeking?
- A.
U.S. Senator, Kentucky
- B.
U.S. Representative, Kentucky
- C.
Governor, Kentucky
- D.
State Senator, Kentucky
- E.
U.S. Representative, Texas
Correct Answer
A. U.S. Senator, KentuckyExplanation
Rand Paul is seeking the office of U.S. Senator in Kentucky. This can be inferred from the fact that he is mentioned in the options and the office he is seeking is specifically mentioned as U.S. Senator, Kentucky.Rate this question:
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Which one of the following is not true.
- A.
They are both Republicans.
- B.
They are doctors.
- C.
Both specialize in proctology.
- D.
They use the Internet effectively to organize and raise money.
- E.
They were born in Pennsylvania.
Correct Answer
C. Both specialize in proctology.Explanation
The statement "Both specialize in proctology" is not true because there is no information in the given question that suggests that they both specialize in proctology. The question only provides information about their political affiliation, profession as doctors, their use of the Internet, and their birthplace.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In what year was Ron Paul the presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party?
- A.
1976
- B.
1988
- C.
1996
- D.
2000
- E.
2008
Correct Answer
B. 1988Explanation
Ron Paul was the presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party in 1988.Rate this question:
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In what year did Ron Paul run for the U.S. Senate?
- A.
1970
- B.
1984
- C.
1988
- D.
2002
- E.
2006
Correct Answer
B. 1984Explanation
Ron Paul ran for the U.S. Senate in 1984.Rate this question:
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Who is Rand Paul's leading primary opponent this year?
- A.
Jim Bunning
- B.
Trey Grayson
- C.
Mitch McConnell
- D.
Dan Mongiardo
- E.
Colonel Sanders
Correct Answer
B. Trey GraysonExplanation
Trey Grayson is Rand Paul's leading primary opponent this year.Rate this question:
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- 7.
On which two of these issues Rand and Ron Paul disagree?
- A.
Smaller government and lower taxes.
- B.
Decriminalizing marijuana.
- C.
Increased transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve.
- D.
Opposition to abortion rights.
- E.
U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Decriminalizing marijuana.
E. U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan.Explanation
Rand and Ron Paul disagree on the issues of decriminalizing marijuana and U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan. They both advocate for smaller government, lower taxes, increased transparency and accountability at the Federal Reserve, and opposition to abortion rights. However, Rand Paul has taken a more progressive stance on drug policy, supporting the decriminalization of marijuana, while Ron Paul has been more conservative on this issue. Additionally, Rand Paul has been more critical of U.S. military intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan, advocating for a more non-interventionist foreign policy, whereas Ron Paul has been known for his strong opposition to military interventions.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which tool from Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign is Rand Paul using?
- A.
"Money bombs"
- B.
The Paul Blimp
- C.
A re-enactment of the Boston Tea Party ... in Boston
Correct Answer
A. "Money bombs"Explanation
Rand Paul is using the tool of "Money bombs" from Ron Paul's 2008 presidential campaign. This refers to a fundraising strategy where supporters are encouraged to donate a large amount of money within a specific time frame, usually 24 hours. This method aims to generate a significant surge in campaign funds and create momentum for the candidate.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True or false: Rand Paul formally announced his candidacy on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Rand Paul formally announced his candidacy on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow Show. This means that he made a public declaration of his intention to run for a political office on the mentioned television show.Rate this question:
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True or false: After Ron Paul was picked by Fox viewers as the winner of earlier televised debates in the 2008 primaries, Fox excluded him from the GOP presidential debate it sponsored.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
After Ron Paul was chosen as the winner of earlier televised debates in the 2008 primaries by Fox viewers, Fox excluded him from the GOP presidential debate that it sponsored.Rate this question:
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