State Of The Union Trivia

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Which president delivered the first State of the Union broadcast on television?
- Franklin Roosevelt (1944)
- Harry S. Truman (1947)
- Dwight Eisenhower (1951)
- John F. Kennedy (1962)

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This quiz titled 'State of the Union Trivia' tests knowledge on historical and political aspects of the U. S. Congress, focusing on unique behaviors of its members during State of the Union addresses and related political events.

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Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., used to work as legislative director to what former senator?
- Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn.
- Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M.
- Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.
- Sen. Jim Talent, R-Mo.
Correct Answer

A. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.

Explanation

The correct answer is Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan. This information can be found by researching Rep. Paul Ryan's previous work experience. It is stated that he used to work as legislative director to Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan.

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What member of Congress has been known for staking out an aisle seat hours before a State of the Union address?
- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas
- Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y.
- Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.
- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas
Correct Answer

A. Rep. Eliot Engel, D-N.Y.
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What member of Congress is known to enjoy bow hunting?
- Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.
- Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah
- Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo.
- Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich.
Correct Answer

A. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.

Explanation

Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is known to enjoy bow hunting. This is implied by the question asking which member of Congress is known for this activity, and the correct answer being Rep. Paul Ryan.

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A resolution condemning Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. for shouting “you lie!” at President Obama during an address to a joint session of Congress (not a State of the Union) passed mostly along a party line vote. How many Republicans voted for the measure?
- 0
- 4
- 7
- 2
Correct Answer

A. 7

Explanation

In this question, the correct answer is 7. This means that 7 Republicans voted for the resolution condemning Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "you lie!" at President Obama. The fact that the vote passed mostly along a party line suggests that the majority of Republicans did not support the resolution. However, 7 Republicans broke from their party and voted in favor of it.

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State Of The Union Trivia

Which president delivered the first State of the Union broadcast on television?

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Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., used to work as legislative director to what former senator?

What member of Congress has been known for staking out an aisle seat hours before a State of the Union address?

What member of Congress is known to enjoy bow hunting?

A resolution condemning Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. for shouting “you lie!” at President Obama during an address to a joint session of Congress (not a State of the Union) passed mostly along a party line vote. How many Republicans voted for the measure?